CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $3,732
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,251
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at West Valley Medical Center is $3,732. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,732

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: $6,251 (2564%)
Insurance Median: $3,732 (1531%)
Cash: $6,251 (2564% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,732 (1531% 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 1531% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1431%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $5,938 27%
Molina $66 - $79 27%
Regence $488 200%
United $518 - $3,732 212%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $1,994 818%
Corizon Health $2,313 949%
True Blue $2,469 1013%
Cigna $3,500 1436%
Pacificsource Health $3,732 1531%
Moda $3,894 1597%
St Luke'S Health Partners $4,063 1667%
Aetna $4,944 2028%
Four Rivers Hospice $5,000 2051%
Multiplan $5,000 2051%
Humana $5,251 2154%
Geha Ppo Usa $5,313 2180%
Coventry First Health $5,626 2308%
St Alphonsus Health $5,626 2308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals