CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Poudre Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $890
Cash Discount Price: $4,654
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Poudre Valley Hospital is $890. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,654. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,654

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$890

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: $4,654 (1306%)

Insurance Median: $890 (250%)

Cash: $4,654 (1306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $890 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$265 - $4,132	74%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$307 - $5,252	86%
Aetna	$359 - $5,498	101%
Cigna	$359 - $890	101%
Cms	$359	101%
Devoted Health	$359	101%
Humana	$359	101%
Kaiser	$359	101%
Select Health	$359 - $2,831	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$359 - $889	101%
First Health	$3,922	1100%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$5,185	1455%
Midlands Choice	$5,983	1679%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$5,983	1679%
Multiplan	$6,050	1697%
Phcs	$6,050	1697%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$6,449	1809%

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 $4,654.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Poudre Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.