CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $399
  • Cash Discount Price: $162
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$399

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: $162 (66%)
Insurance Median: $399 (164%)
Cash: $162 (66% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $399 (164% 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.

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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
Cigna $45 - $1,239 18%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $82 - $307 34%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $82 - $307 34%
Gem Care- All Plans $82 - $650 34%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $82 - $307 34%
Kern Legacy Share Select $82 - $650 34%
Oscar - All Plans $82 - $491 34%
Premier Physician Alliance Profee Only-All Plans $82 34%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $2,771 34%
Bc Medi-Cal $85 - $174 35%
County Of Kern - All Plans $90 - $650 37%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $90 - $552 37%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $90 - $650 37%
Aetna $94 - $692 39%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $106 - $399 43%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $119 - $4,750 49%
Centivo - All Plans $122 - $690 50%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $122 - $3,144 50%
Blue Shield Epn $150 - $2,118 62%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $159 - $2,353 65%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $159 - $2,353 65%
Medi-Cal $174 - $257 71%
Universal Hc Mcal Profee Only $174 71%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $246 - $331 101%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $257 105%
Healthnet Mcal $306 126%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $307 126%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $307 126%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $368 151%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $380 - $423 156%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $528 217%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $648 - $3,827 266%
Phcs- All Plans $702 - $4,146 288%
Interplan- All Plans $756 - $4,465 310%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $864 - $5,102 354%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $864 - $5,102 354%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $864 - $5,102 354%
Beech Street- All Plans $918 - $5,421 377%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $972 - $5,740 399%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals