CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,292
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,184
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $2,292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,292

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: $2,184 (896%)
Insurance Median: $2,292 (940%)
Cash: $2,184 (896% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,292 (940% 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 940% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 840%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $127 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $238 98%
Humana $238 - $2,664 98%
Medicare (plans) $238 98%
Simpra $238 98%
UnitedHealthcare $238 - $4,440 98%
Viva $238 - $2,664 98%
Aetna $243 - $2,442 100%
Seven Corners $404 166%
Cigna $591 242%
Choicecare $1,719 - $1,776 705%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $2,148 - $2,220 881%
Healthnet $2,363 - $2,442 969%
Workers Comp $3,652 - $3,774 1498%
Healthspring $4,297 - $4,440 1763%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals