CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $3,550
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,073
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $3,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,073. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,073

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,550

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,073 (582%)
Insurance Median: $3,550 (996%)
Cash: $2,073 (582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,550 (996% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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 996% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 896%). 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 $386 108%
Medicare (plans) $408 114%
Node Champva $408 114%
Tricare $408 114%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $415 116%
Node Triwest $415 116%
Node Va $415 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $518 145%
Medicaid / KanCare $556 156%
Self Pay $1,555 - $2,592 436%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $2,851 800%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,908 - $3,162 816%
Aetna $2,921 820%
Hccmca $3,110 873%
Multiplan Phcs $3,939 1105%
Moda Assurance $4,095 1149%
Cigna $4,105 1152%
Carlie Trans Grp $4,406 1236%
UnitedHealthcare $4,406 1236%
First Choice Health $4,665 1309%
Multiplan Mpi $4,717 1323%
Plan Vista Solutions $4,820 1352%
Multiplan Wc $4,924 1381%
One Health $4,924 1381%
First Health Group $4,976 1396%
Medical Control Network Solutions $4,976 1396%

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