CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $650
  • Cash Discount Price: $309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $650. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$650

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: $309 (87%)
Insurance Median: $650 (182%)
Cash: $309 (87% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $650 (182% 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
Cigna $48 - $1,348 13%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $86 - $449 24%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $86 - $449 24%
Gem Care- All Plans $86 - $650 24%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $86 - $449 24%
Kern Legacy Share Select $86 - $650 24%
Oscar - All Plans $86 - $718 24%
Premier Physician Alliance Profee Only-All Plans $86 24%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $3,507 24%
Bc Medi-Cal $92 - $282 26%
County Of Kern - All Plans $94 - $650 26%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $94 - $808 26%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $94 - $650 26%
Aetna $99 - $1,321 28%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $111 - $583 31%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $125 - $6,011 35%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $127 - $3,979 36%
Centivo - All Plans $128 - $1,010 36%
Blue Shield Epn $157 - $2,680 44%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $166 - $2,978 47%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $166 - $2,978 47%
Medi-Cal $282 - $404 79%
Universal Hc Mcal Profee Only $282 79%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $339 - $521 95%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $404 113%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $449 126%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $449 126%
Healthnet Mcal $481 135%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $538 151%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $726 - $807 204%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $772 217%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $1,236 - $4,843 347%
Phcs- All Plans $1,339 - $5,246 376%
Interplan- All Plans $1,442 - $5,650 405%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $1,648 - $6,457 462%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $1,648 - $6,457 462%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $1,648 - $6,457 462%
Beech Street- All Plans $1,751 - $6,860 491%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $1,854 - $7,264 520%

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