CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,676
Cash Discount Price: $3,255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Modoc Medical Center is $2,676. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,676

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: $3,255 (1335%)

Insurance Median: $2,676 (1098%)

Cash: $3,255 (1335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,676 (1098% 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 1098% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 998%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Multiplan Wc	$232	95%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$241	99%
Integrated Hp Wc	$244	100%
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$257	105%
Medi-Cal	$257	105%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$257	105%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$899	369%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$1,762	723%
Blue Shield Va	$1,762	723%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,762 - $3,092	723%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$1,800	738%
Tricare	$1,855	761%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$1,874	769%
Blue Shield Exch	$2,675	1097%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,676 - $2,973	1098%
Carelon - All Plans	$2,973	1220%
Corvel - All Plans	$3,059	1255%
Aetna	$3,092	1268%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$3,092	1268%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$3,092	1268%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$3,092	1268%
Hmn - All Plans	$3,092	1268%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$3,092	1268%
Interplan - All Plans	$3,092	1268%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$3,092	1268%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$3,092	1268%

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 $3,255.
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 Modoc Medical Center 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.