CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,103
Cash Discount Price: $3,325
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $3,103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,103

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: $3,325 (1364%)

Insurance Median: $3,103 (1273%)

Cash: $3,325 (1364% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,103 (1273% 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 1273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1173%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$216	89%
Aetna	$218 - $3,103	89%
Cooper Green	$218	89%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$218	89%
Triwest	$218	89%
United Mine Workers	$218	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$218 - $902	89%
Cigna	$227 - $3,205	93%
Humana	$231 - $3,768	95%
Viva	$251 - $2,216	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$300	123%
Phcs	$2,660 - $3,103	1091%
Beech Street	$2,748 - $3,103	1127%
One Health Plan	$2,881	1182%
Geha	$3,103	1273%
Healthchoice	$3,103	1273%
Alamed	$3,471	1424%
Construction Claims Management	$3,587	1471%
Multiplan	$3,635	1491%
Corvel	$3,664 - $3,990	1503%
Novanet	$3,702	1519%
Department Of Labor	$3,857	1582%
Heritage Summit Health	$3,857	1582%
Pnoa	$3,990	1637%
Three Rivers	$3,990	1637%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,325.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.