CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $2,232
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,232
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $2,232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,232. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,232

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,232

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: $2,232 (626%)
Insurance Median: $2,232 (626%)
Cash: $2,232 (626% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,232 (626% 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 626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 526%). 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
Denver Health Medical Plan $119 - $2,576 33%
Ccha Behavioral Health $343 96%
Integrated Health Plan $515 144%
Aetna $572 - $2,507 160%
Kaiser $688 - $2,507 193%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,093 - $2,576 307%
UnitedHealthcare $1,289 - $1,386 362%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $1,374 385%
Carelon Behavioral Health $1,545 - $2,404 433%
Presbyterian Health Plan $1,648 - $1,957 462%
Colorado Access $1,683 472%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $1,683 472%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $1,889 530%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $1,889 530%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $1,889 - $2,060 530%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $1,889 - $2,232 530%
Cigna $1,893 531%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $1,992 559%
Humana $2,095 - $2,404 588%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $2,232 626%
Interlink National $2,232 - $2,576 626%
Centivo $2,369 665%
Select Health $2,404 674%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $2,404 674%
Department Of Corrections $2,679 752%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $2,919 819%
First Choice Health $2,919 819%
Midlands Choice $2,919 819%
National Preferred Provider Network $2,919 819%
Multiplan $2,953 828%
Cofinity $3,091 867%
First Choice Of The Midwest $3,091 867%
Usa Managed Care Organization $3,091 867%
First Health Network $3,159 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens