CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,959
Cash Discount Price: $717
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $1,959. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $717. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$717

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,959

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: $717 (201%)

Insurance Median: $1,959 (550%)

Cash: $717 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,959 (550% 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 550% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 450%). 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

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

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Clear Spring Health	$359	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$359 - $2,517	101%
Longevity	$370	104%
Humana	$380	107%
Devoted Health Services	$395	111%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp	$563 - $1,291	158%
Aetna	$741 - $2,469	208%
Banner Health	$823	231%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$823 - $2,018	231%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc.	$823	231%
Medica	$823 - $2,212	231%
Medicare (plans)	$823	231%
Assist Health Group	$988	277%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$1,608	451%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$2,390	671%
First Choice Health Network	$2,390	671%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$2,522	708%
Hue Health, Inc	$2,522	708%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$2,522	708%
Multiplan	$2,575	722%

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 $717.
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 Sterling Regional Medcenter 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.