CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,191
Cash Discount Price: $785
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Miller County Hospital is $1,191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $785. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$785

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,191

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: $785 (322%)

Insurance Median: $1,191 (489%)

Cash: $785 (322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,191 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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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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
Aetna	$700 - $1,051	287%
Ambetter / Centene	$700	287%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$700 - $1,261	287%
Choicecare	$700 - $1,191	287%
Humana	$700 - $1,121	287%
Integrated Health Plan	$1,051	431%
Great West	$1,121	460%
Coventry	$1,191	489%
Beech Street	$1,219	500%
Cigna	$1,219	500%
First Health/Hf	$1,261	517%
First Health/Ccn	$1,331	546%

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 $785.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Miller County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.