CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $436
Cash Discount Price: $2,039
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $436. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,039. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,039

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$436

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: $2,039 (572%)

Insurance Median: $436 (122%)

Cash: $2,039 (572% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $436 (122% 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.

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
Cigna	$76 - $4,312	21%
Medicare (plans)	$84 - $2,156	24%
Aetna	$123 - $4,224	35%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$139 - $3,960	39%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$204 - $2,259	57%
Ebms Hdhp	$238 - $2,640	67%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$238 - $2,640	67%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$238 - $2,640	67%
Medicaid / KanCare	$273 - $436	77%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$278 - $3,080	78%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$317 - $3,520	89%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$317 - $3,520	89%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$337 - $3,740	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$348 - $3,857	98%
Multiplan-All Plans	$357 - $4,092	100%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$377 - $4,180	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$377 - $4,180	106%
Cofinity-All Plans	$381 - $4,224	107%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$2,259	634%

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 $2,039.
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 Gunnison 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.