CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,327
Cash Discount Price: $3,517
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $2,327. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,517. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,517

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,327

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: $3,517 (987%)

Insurance Median: $2,327 (653%)

Cash: $3,517 (987% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,327 (653% 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 653% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 553%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$344 - $5,032	97%
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$344 - $3,535	97%
Kenai Peninsula School	$685 - $3,535	192%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$685 - $3,535	192%
Moda Non-Cph	$1,004 - $5,185	282%
Cigna	$1,026 - $5,297	288%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,027 - $5,303	288%
Rehn - All Plans	$1,061 - $5,480	298%
Aetna	$1,073 - $5,303	301%
Geha - All Plans	$1,107 - $5,715	311%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$1,107 - $5,715	311%
Vnpn - All Plans	$1,107 - $5,715	311%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$1,118 - $5,774	314%
Multiplan Comp	$1,118 - $5,774	314%

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 $3,517.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.