CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $3,721
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University of Alabama Hospital is $3,721. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,721

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%)
Insurance Median: $3,721 (1526%)
Ins. Median: $3,721 (1526% 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 1526% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1426%). 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
Humana $199 - $3,953 82%
Viva $203 - $219 83%
Birmingham Fc $216 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $216 89%
Cooper Green $216 89%
Davita Villagehealth $216 89%
Jefferson County Sheriff $216 89%
Triwest $216 89%
UnitedHealthcare $216 - $2,529 89%
Cigna $232 - $3,116 95%
Ambetter / Centene $298 122%
University Of Alabama $2,326 954%
Aetna $2,837 1164%
Coventry $3,023 - $3,756 1240%
North Alabama Managed Care $3,023 1240%
Comp One $3,349 1374%
Construction Claims Management $3,479 1427%
Alamed $3,488 1431%
Corvel $3,721 1526%
Evolutions $3,721 - $4,186 1526%
Healthcare Alliance $3,721 1526%
Novanet $3,721 - $4,186 1526%
Prime Health Services $3,721 - $4,186 1526%
Select Value Care $3,721 1526%
Starcare $3,721 1526%
Tethys $3,721 1526%
Multiplan $3,814 1565%
Department Of Labor $3,953 1622%
Geha $3,953 1622%
Gulf Health Plans $3,953 1622%
Heritage Summit Health $3,953 1622%
Mississippi Physicians $3,953 1622%
Phifer $3,953 1622%
Preferred Health Partnership $3,953 1622%
Southern Nuclear $3,953 1622%
Vantage Health Plan $3,953 1622%
Galaxy Health Network $4,186 1717%
National Provider Network $4,186 1717%
North Mississippi Health Link $4,186 1717%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals