CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $552
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,829
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $552. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,829. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,829

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$552

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: $5,829 (2391%)
Insurance Median: $552 (226%)
Cash: $5,829 (2391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $552 (226% 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). 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
Aetna $251 - $6,162 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $251 - $8,954 103%
Humana $251 - $350 103%
Medicare (plans) $251 103%
United Heathcare $251 103%
Zing $256 105%
Caresource $350 144%
Managed Health Services $350 144%
Medicaid / KanCare $350 144%
UnitedHealthcare $350 - $572 144%
Caresource Maketplace $414 170%
Ambetter / Centene $502 206%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $754 309%
Magnacare $1,194 490%
Cigna $3,198 - $3,472 1312%
Encore $4,996 - $7,411 2049%
Phcs $5,662 2323%
Siho $5,829 2391%
Sagamore $5,995 2459%
Multiplan $6,079 2494%
Hfn $6,495 - $7,078 2664%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals