CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $4,160
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at University of Alabama Hospital is $4,160. 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 $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 11.67x 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
$4,160

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%)
Insurance Median: $4,160 (1167%)
Ins. Median: $4,160 (1167% 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 1167% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1067%). 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
Viva $233 - $323 65%
Humana $294 - $4,420 82%
Birmingham Fc $320 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $320 90%
Cooper Green $320 90%
Davita Villagehealth $320 90%
Jefferson County Sheriff $320 90%
Triwest $320 90%
UnitedHealthcare $320 - $2,828 90%
Cigna $342 - $3,484 96%
Ambetter / Centene $440 123%
University Of Alabama $2,600 729%
Aetna $3,172 890%
Coventry $3,380 - $4,199 948%
North Alabama Managed Care $3,380 948%
Comp One $3,744 1050%
Construction Claims Management $3,890 1091%
Alamed $3,900 1094%
Corvel $4,160 1167%
Evolutions $4,160 - $4,680 1167%
Healthcare Alliance $4,160 1167%
Novanet $4,160 - $4,680 1167%
Prime Health Services $4,160 - $4,680 1167%
Select Value Care $4,160 1167%
Starcare $4,160 1167%
Tethys $4,160 1167%
Multiplan $4,264 1196%
Department Of Labor $4,420 1240%
Geha $4,420 1240%
Gulf Health Plans $4,420 1240%
Heritage Summit Health $4,420 1240%
Mississippi Physicians $4,420 1240%
Phifer $4,420 1240%
Preferred Health Partnership $4,420 1240%
Southern Nuclear $4,420 1240%
Vantage Health Plan $4,420 1240%
Galaxy Health Network $4,680 1313%
National Provider Network $4,680 1313%
North Mississippi Health Link $4,680 1313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

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