PeaceHealth St John Medical Center
LongviewCowlitz CountyAcute Care Hospitals
Arm blood vessel CT scan (CTA)
Quality: 4 of 5 (CMS overall rating)Earliest available date: call (360) 414-2000
What you may pay
- With insurance from an employer or private plan
- $83.42 to $1,200
- Molina Healthcare of WA $83.42
- Regence Blue Shield: UMP $541 Typical
- Pacific Source: Commercial PSN/Voyager $617 Typical
- Regence Blue Shield $1,200 Higher than typical
- Paying yourself (cash price)
- $1,975 – $5,903
Next step: ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate for this procedure (phone number above).
Bills to expect
A procedure usually brings several bills, each from whoever did that part of your care. Here is what to expect, with what Traditional Medicare allows for each doctor’s part in this area (Washington outside King County) and an estimate for private plans.
| Bill | Who sends it | How likely | Status | Traditional Medicare allows | Private plans (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital's fee | The hospital | Expected | Published by the hospital: the prices above | — | — |
| Radiologist | The radiology group | Expected | Billed separately; amount estimated | $83 | $98 to $149 |
| Ordering doctor's visit | Your doctor | Possible | Billed separately; not priced | — | — |
What you’d pay for these bills
You pay about $128 to $138 of about $639 to $690 billed to your plan.
How each bill comes to you
Hospital's fee
- The provider's charge
- Not published
- Allowed amount
- $541
- Your plan pays
- $433
- Your coinsurance
- $108
- You owe
- $108
Radiologist
- The provider's charge
- Not published
- Allowed amount
- $98.47
- Your plan pays
- $78.78
- Your coinsurance
- $19.69
- You owe
- $19.69
- All bills: allowed amounts
- $639
- Your plan pays
- $511
- You owe in all
- $128
Who owes what, and when you might owe more
- The insurance adjustment Written off
An in-network provider agrees to accept your plan's allowed amount. The difference between its charge and that amount is written off: you don't owe it, and it shouldn't appear on your bill.
- Deductible You pay
What you pay each year before your plan starts sharing costs. It is applied to bills in the order your plan processes them, so the first bill can take all of it.
- Copay You pay
A fixed amount for a kind of care, such as a hospital stay or a surgeon's visit. Your plan's summary of benefits says whether it applies before or after the deductible, and whether a stay's copay is per day.
- Coinsurance You pay
Your percentage of the allowed amount after the deductible, such as 20%.
- Out-of-pocket maximum Your plan pays
Once your deductible, copays and coinsurance for the year reach it, your plan pays 100% of covered in-network care for the rest of the plan year.
- Each provider bills separately You pay
The hospital, surgeon, anesthesia group, radiologist and pathologist each send their own claim and their own bill. All of them count toward the same deductible and yearly maximum.
- Out of network and surprise bills It depends
A provider outside your plan's network can bill you the difference between its charge and what your plan pays (a balance bill). It can't for emergency care, or when anesthesia, radiology, pathology, an assistant surgeon or a hospital doctor treats you at an in-network hospital: under federal law (the No Surprises Act) and, for Washington-regulated plans and self-funded plans that opt in, RCW 48.49, those groups cannot balance bill you. Your deductible and coinsurance still apply, at in-network amounts.
- Not covered, or no prior authorization It depends
If your plan decides a service isn't covered, or it needed prior authorization that wasn't approved, the plan pays nothing for it and the provider may bill you. Ask the provider to get prior authorization before your care. If an in-network provider didn't get it, the provider's contract may stop it billing you: ask your plan before you pay.
- A second insurance It depends
If you have a second plan, the first plan pays first and the second may then pay some or all of your share. These estimates use one plan only.
- Wait for the Explanation of Benefits You pay
After each claim your insurer sends an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) with the allowed amount, what it paid and what you may owe. It is not a bill. Pay a provider's bill only when it matches the EOB's “you may owe” amount, and ask the provider or insurer about any difference.
- Help from the hospital It depends
Washington hospitals must give free or discounted care based on income, including deductibles and coinsurance for insured patients: free up to 200% or 300% of the federal poverty level depending on the hospital, with discounts above that (RCW 70.170). You can apply after you get a bill. It covers the hospital's bill; doctor groups that bill separately have their own policies.
- If you pay yourself instead You pay
You can choose not to use your insurance and pay the cash price; then nothing counts toward your deductible. Ask each provider for a Good Faith Estimate. If a bill is $400 or more above it, you can dispute it within 120 days.
Get it confirmed before your care
The hospital, each doctor’s group and your insurer can each confirm their part in writing. Here is a request for each one, ready to send from your own email, and what to say if you’d rather call. Nothing you do here is saved.
Coming: CareNavIQ will be able to send these for you, follow up, and tell you when everything is confirmed, with your permission.
PeaceHealth St John Medical Center
Request to send
Subject: Estimate request: arm blood vessel ct scan (cta) at PeaceHealth St John Medical Center Hello, I am planning a arm blood vessel ct scan (cta) (billing code CPT 73206) at PeaceHealth St John Medical Center. Under Washington law (RCW 70.01.030), I am asking for a written estimate of the hospital's charges, with the billing codes you plan to use. Name: [YOUR NAME] Date of birth: [DATE OF BIRTH] Insurance: [PLAN NAME], member ID [MEMBER ID] Planned date: [DATE, IF KNOWN] Thank you.
If you call. Call (360) 414-2000 and ask for the price estimate or patient financial services line. Say: "I'd like a written estimate for my arm blood vessel ct scan (cta)."
54 published prices, grouped by who each price applies to.
Cash price 4 prices
| Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,975 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | — | Outpatient | — |
| $2,952 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
| $3,040 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
| $5,903 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
List price (before discounts) 4 prices
| Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,039 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | — | Outpatient | — |
| $4,541 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
| $4,677 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
| $9,082 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | — | Outpatient | — |
Commercial insurance 7 prices
| Payer | Plan | Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina Healthcare of WA | Commercial | $83.42 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Molina Healthcare of WA | Commercial | $83.42 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Pacific Source | Commercial PSN/Voyager | $617 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | fee schedule | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Commercial | $1,200 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Commercial | $1,200 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | UMP | $541 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | UMP | $541 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
Medicare Advantage 28 prices
| Payer | Plan | Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Health | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Aetna Health | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| CareOregon | Medicare Advantage | $163 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| CareOregon | Medicare Advantage | $163 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| CareOregon | Medicare Advantage COA Star | $213 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| CareOregon | Medicare Advantage COA Star | $213 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Devoted | Medicare Advantage | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Devoted | Medicare Advantage | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Health Net Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Health Net Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Humana Health Plan | Medicare HMO/PPO | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Humana Health Plan | Medicare HMO/PPO | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Kaiser Northwest | Medicare Advantage | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Kaiser Northwest | Medicare Advantage | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Moda Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $209 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Moda Health Plan | Medicare Advantage | $209 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Molina Healthcare of WA | Medicare Advantage | $223 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Molina Healthcare of WA | Medicare Advantage | $223 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Pacific Source | Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Pacific Source | Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage HMO | $211 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage HMO | $211 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage PPO | $211 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Regence Blue Shield | Medicare Advantage PPO | $211 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | Medicare Payer Appendix | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | Medicare Payer Appendix | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellcare | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellcare | Medicare Advantage | $229 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
Medicaid managed care 6 prices
| Payer | Plan | Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CareOregon | OHP/Medicaid | $163 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| CareOregon | OHP/Medicaid | $163 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellpoint | Managed Medicaid | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellpoint | Managed Medicaid | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellpoint Behavioral Health | Managed Medicaid | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| Wellpoint Behavioral Health | Managed Medicaid | $219 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
Unknown 5 prices
| Payer | Plan | Price | Part of the bill | Hospital’s description | How it’s set | Setting | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Source | Coordinated Care (Ind and NonInd) | $582 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | fee schedule | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | All Payer Appendix | $1,484 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | All Payer Appendix | $1,484 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | Doctors Plan | $1,295 | Hospital’s fee | CT SCAN OF BLOOD VESSELS OF ARM WITH CONTRAST | other | Outpatient | — |
| United Healthcare | Doctors Plan | $1,295 | Hospital’s fee | CT ANGIO UPR EXTRM W/O&W/DYE | other | Outpatient | — |
Doctors here who do this procedure
We don’t have doctor data for this procedure yet. CMS publishes what doctors bill Traditional Medicare by billing code, and no Washington doctor billed this one often enough for CMS to publish it (11 or more patients a year).
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