CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $600
  • Cash Discount Price: $611
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is $600. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $611. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$611

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$600

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: $611 (171%)
Insurance Median: $600 (168%)
Cash: $611 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $600 (168% 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.

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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
Mercy Care $73 - $381 20%
Arizona Physicians Ipa $242 - $381 68%
Banner University Health Plan $242 - $381 68%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc. $242 - $1,584 68%
Health Net $242 - $1,710 68%
Aetna $341 - $1,669 96%
Banner Health $381 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $381 - $1,611 107%
Care 1St $381 107%
Cigna $381 - $1,126 107%
Gila River Health Care Corporation $381 107%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan $381 107%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $381 107%
UnitedHealthcare $381 - $1,864 107%
Upmc Health Plan $381 107%
Wellpoint $381 107%
Humana $392 110%
Carelon $400 112%
Devoted Health Services $400 112%
Arizona Priority Care $419 - $1,267 118%
Gold Kidney Health Plan $419 118%
Oscar Health Plan $628 - $1,584 176%
Hospice Of The Valley $1,108 311%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi) $1,425 400%
Plotkin Health $1,425 400%
Quiktrip Corporation $1,710 480%
Arizona Medical Network $2,217 622%
Provider Network Of America $2,375 666%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals