CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Parkview Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $790
Cash Discount Price: $3,136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Parkview Medical Center, Inc is $790. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 W 16Th St, Pueblo, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$790

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: $3,136 (880%)

Insurance Median: $790 (222%)

Cash: $3,136 (880% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $790 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). 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
Aetna	$359 - $2,587	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$359 - $1,996	101%
Cms	$359	101%
Humana	$359	101%
Kaiser	$359 - $768	101%
Select Health	$359 - $4,076	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$359 - $855	101%
Cigna	$395 - $659	111%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$500 - $3,920	140%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$2,038 - $2,117	572%
Multiplan/Phcs	$4,782	1342%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$5,174	1452%
First Health	$5,409	1518%

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 $3,136.
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 Parkview Medical Center, Inc 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.