CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $763
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,785
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is $763. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,785. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,785

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$763

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,785 (732%)
Insurance Median: $763 (313%)
Cash: $1,785 (732% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $763 (313% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). 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
Humana $73 - $1,312 30%
Kasier Mcr Adv $81 - $1,312 33%
Medicare (plans) $81 - $1,312 33%
UnitedHealthcare $81 - $3,818 33%
Kaiser-All Other Plans $134 - $3,778 55%
Friday Health Plan Of Co-All Plans $200 - $3,579 82%
Aetna $211 - $3,778 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $211 - $3,778 87%
Cigna $211 - $3,778 87%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan-All Plans $211 - $3,778 87%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals