CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $13,976
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,468
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 39.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Grandview Medical Center is $13,976. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,468. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 39.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,468

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13,976

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: $6,468 (1815%)
Insurance Median: $13,976 (3921%)
Cash: $6,468 (1815% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13,976 (3921% 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 3921% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3821%). 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
Encompass Health $212 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $242 68%
Veterans Eval Services $310 87%
Blue Advantage $314 88%
Humana $314 88%
Medicare (plans) $314 88%
UnitedHealthcare $314 - $15,723 88%
Victory Health $314 88%
Viva Health $314 - $19,218 88%
Select Health $317 89%
Hospice $319 89%
Node Va $319 89%
Cigna $320 - $573 90%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $320 90%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $322 90%
Aetna $323 - $9,714 91%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $325 91%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $399 112%
Ambetter / Centene $479 134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $545 153%
Healthspring $558 157%
Choicecare $650 182%
Alamed $1,248 350%
Tricare $3,388 - $3,689 951%
First Health $3,500 - $27,324 982%
Node Champva $3,567 - $3,883 1001%
Self Pay $4,809 - $8,386 1349%
Bp Health Advocate $8,016 - $8,735 2249%
Ag Administrators $11,222 - $12,229 3148%
Drummond $11,222 - $12,229 3148%
American Employee Alliance $12,825 - $13,976 3598%
Healthchoice $16,031 - $20,965 4498%
Value Options $16,031 - $17,470 4498%
Multiplan $19,558 - $24,459 5487%
Blue Bell Creameries $22,443 - $24,459 6297%
Natl Comp Care $24,046 - $26,206 6746%
Usa Ppo $24,046 - $26,206 6746%
Coventry Work Comp Al $25,072 - $27,324 7034%
Novanet $25,890 - $28,215 7264%
Alabama Wc $27,253 - $29,700 7646%
Cal-Med $27,253 - $29,700 7646%
Corvel $27,253 - $29,700 7646%
Associated Admin $28,856 - $31,447 8096%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals