CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,697
Cash Discount Price: $3,962
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $3,697. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,962. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 10.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,962

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,697

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: $3,962 (1112%)

Insurance Median: $3,697 (1037%)

Cash: $3,962 (1112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,697 (1037% 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 1037% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 937%). 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	$316	89%
Aetna	$319 - $3,697	89%
Cooper Green	$319	89%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$319	89%
Triwest	$319	89%
United Mine Workers	$319	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$319 - $902	89%
Cigna	$332 - $3,819	93%
Humana	$338 - $4,490	95%
Viva	$367 - $2,641	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$439	123%
Phcs	$3,169 - $3,697	889%
Beech Street	$3,275 - $3,697	919%
One Health Plan	$3,433	963%
Geha	$3,697	1037%
Healthchoice	$3,697	1037%
Alamed	$4,136	1160%
Construction Claims Management	$4,274	1199%
Multiplan	$4,331	1215%
Corvel	$4,366 - $4,754	1225%
Novanet	$4,410	1237%
Department Of Labor	$4,595	1289%
Heritage Summit Health	$4,595	1289%
Pnoa	$4,754	1334%
Three Rivers	$4,754	1334%

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 $3,962.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

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 74177.
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.