CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $3,529
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,865
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Modoc Medical Center is $3,529. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,865. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,865

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,529

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: $3,865 (1084%)
Insurance Median: $3,529 (990%)
Cash: $3,865 (1084% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,529 (990% 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 990% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 890%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Multiplan Wc $339 95%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans $353 99%
Integrated Hp Wc $356 100%
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans $404 113%
Medi-Cal $404 113%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24 $404 113%
Partnership Hp - All Plans $1,415 397%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans $1,800 505%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $2,062 - $2,124 579%
Blue Shield Va $2,062 - $2,124 579%
UnitedHealthcare $2,062 - $3,726 579%
Tricare $2,170 - $2,235 609%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $2,192 - $2,258 615%
Blue Shield Exch $3,130 - $3,224 878%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,131 - $3,583 878%
Carelon - All Plans $3,478 - $3,583 976%
Corvel - All Plans $3,579 - $3,687 1004%
Aetna $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Galaxy Health - All Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Hmn - All Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Interplan - All Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Multiplan - All Other Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans $3,617 - $3,726 1015%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA 96101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals