CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $5,442
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,693
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Gadsden Regional Medical Center is $5,442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,693. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 15.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,693

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,442

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: $3,693 (1036%)
Insurance Median: $5,442 (1527%)
Cash: $3,693 (1036% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,442 (1527% 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 1527% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1427%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $242 68%
Honda Wc $275 77%
Tricare $303 - $3,829 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $308 86%
Humana $308 86%
Medicare (plans) $308 86%
Node Viva Mcr Adv $308 86%
Veterans Eval Services $310 87%
Node Select Health Mcr Adv $311 87%
Amedisys Hospice $313 88%
Gadsden Hospice $313 88%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $313 88%
Node Va $313 88%
Southern Care Hospice $313 88%
UnitedHealthcare $313 - $764 88%
Cigna $314 - $1,850 88%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $314 88%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $316 89%
Aetna $317 - $18,794 89%
Node Champva $319 - $4,031 89%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $319 89%
Node Eon Mcr Adv $323 91%
Prime Health $329 - $26,214 92%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $391 110%
Ambetter / Centene $469 132%
Beech Street $1,525 - $26,486 428%
Self Pay $2,022 - $6,531 567%
American Employee Alliance $6,739 - $14,513 1891%
Multiplan $9,435 - $22,857 2647%
Magellan Behavioral $10,108 - $21,769 2836%
Viva Healthcare $10,108 - $21,769 2836%
First Health $11,793 - $29,297 3309%
Alamed Wc $12,636 - $27,211 3545%
Focus Health $12,888 - $27,755 3616%
Coventry Work Comp Al $13,175 - $28,372 3696%
Work Comp $14,320 - $30,839 4018%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals