CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $458
Cash Discount Price: $340
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $458. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$458

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: $340 (139%)

Insurance Median: $458 (188%)

Cash: $340 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $458 (188% 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.

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
Aetna	$75 - $628	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $488	31%
Cigna	$75 - $431	31%
Humana	$75 - $440	31%
Simpra	$75 - $219	31%
Viva	$75 - $544	31%
Novanet	$92 - $94	38%
Beechstreet	$206 - $534	85%
Alabama Crime Victims	$305 - $314	125%
Mcm Maxcare	$488 - $502	200%
Mega Life	$488 - $502	200%
UnitedHealthcare	$488 - $502	200%
Coventry First Health	$518 - $534	212%
Geha	$518 - $534	212%
Multiplan	$518 - $534	212%
Workers Comp	$518 - $534	212%
Trpn	$549 - $565	225%

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 $340.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.