CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,360
Cash Discount Price: $2,833
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations is $1,360. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,833. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 Pine Street, Eldorado, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,833

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,360

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: $2,833 (1162%)

Insurance Median: $1,360 (558%)

Cash: $2,833 (1162% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,360 (558% 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 558% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 458%). 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
Cigna	$89 - $3,022	37%
Aetna	$124 - $3,022	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$125 - $3,022	51%
Meridian Health Plan	$125 - $1,360	51%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois	$125 - $1,360	51%
Health Alliance	$1,360 - $3,022	558%
Humana	$1,360	558%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,360 - $3,210	558%
Wellcare	$1,360	558%
Healthlink	$3,022 - $3,210	1240%
Healthsmart (Ihg)	$3,022	1240%
Hope Trust	$3,022	1240%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,022	1240%
Zelis (Hfn)	$3,022	1240%
Sagamore	$3,097	1270%
Corvel	$3,399	1394%

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 $2,833.
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 Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations 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.