CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,111
Cash Discount Price: $3,713
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $2,111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,111

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: $3,713 (1042%)

Insurance Median: $2,111 (592%)

Cash: $3,713 (1042% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,111 (592% 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 592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 492%). 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
Kaiser Public Option	$480 - $2,785	135%
Kaiser	$550 - $3,945	154%
Kaiser Kp Select	$550 - $3,342	154%
UnitedHealthcare	$628 - $1,160	176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$705 - $2,111	198%
Aetna	$1,160 - $3,806	325%
Cigna	$1,160 - $3,713	325%
Cms	$1,160	325%
Devoted Health	$1,160	325%
Humana	$1,160	325%
Select Health	$1,160 - $4,020	325%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$2,126 - $2,344	596%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,666	1029%
First Health	$3,945	1107%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$3,945	1107%

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 $3,713.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional 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.