CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,699
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,576
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $2,699. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,576. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,576

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,699

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,576 (647%)
Insurance Median: $2,699 (1107%)
Cash: $1,576 (647% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,699 (1107% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 1107% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1007%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Veterans Eval Services $261 107%
Medicare (plans) $279 114%
Node Champva $279 114%
Tricare $279 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $284 117%
Node Triwest $284 117%
Node Va $284 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $354 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $422 173%
Self Pay $1,182 - $1,970 485%
Aetna $1,349 553%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $2,167 889%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,210 - $2,403 907%
Hccmca $2,364 970%
Multiplan Phcs $2,994 1228%
Moda Assurance $3,113 1277%
Cigna $3,120 1280%
Carlie Trans Grp $3,349 1374%
UnitedHealthcare $3,349 1374%
First Choice Health $3,546 1455%
Multiplan Mpi $3,585 1471%
Plan Vista Solutions $3,664 1503%
Multiplan Wc $3,743 1535%
One Health $3,743 1535%
First Health Group $3,782 1551%
Medical Control Network Solutions $3,782 1551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals