CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Washakie Medical Center

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,179
Cash Discount Price: $824
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Washakie Medical Center is $1,179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $824. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 South 15Th Street, Worland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$824

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,179

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $824 (771%)

Insurance Median: $1,179 (1104%)

Cash: $824 (771% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,179 (1104% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1104% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1004%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Banner Health	$43 - $1,179	40%
Humana	$43 - $1,179	40%
Medica	$43 - $2,331	40%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$43 - $1,179	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $2,252	40%
Interwest Health	$44 - $2,407	41%
Prime Health Services	$44 - $2,407	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $2,333	80%
Coventry	$85 - $2,358	80%
First Choice Health Network	$85 - $2,333	80%
Hue Health, Inc	$85 - $2,333	80%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$85 - $2,333	80%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$85 - $2,333	80%
Cigna	$86 - $2,382	81%
Multiplan	$86 - $2,382	81%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $824.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70486.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Washakie Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70486.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.