CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: South Peninsula Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,722
Cash Discount Price: $2,780
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at South Peninsula Hospital is $2,722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,780. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,780

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,722

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: $2,780 (780%)

Insurance Median: $2,722 (764%)

Cash: $2,780 (780% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,722 (764% 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 764% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 664%). 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
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$170 - $4,555	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$283 - $5,986	79%
Premera First - All Plans	$388 - $6,051	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$455 - $6,051	128%
Aetna	$771 - $5,531	216%
Geha - All Plans	$816 - $5,856	229%
Meritain - All Plans	$816 - $5,856	229%
Teamsters Emply - All Plans	$816 - $5,856	229%
Ufcw - All Plans	$816 - $5,856	229%
Cigna	$862 - $6,181	242%
Great West - All Plans	$862 - $6,181	242%
Moda - All Plans	$862 - $6,181	242%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$862 - $6,181	242%
Pmcs - All Plans	$862 - $6,181	242%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$889 - $6,376	249%

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 $2,780.
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 South Peninsula 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.