CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $937
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,423
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Northwest Health - Starke is $937. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$937

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: $1,423 (399%)
Insurance Median: $937 (263%)
Cash: $1,423 (399% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $937 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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
One Call $350 98%
UnitedHealthcare $350 - $2,457 98%
Tricare $351 98%
Node Champva $369 104%
Aetna $389 - $3,002 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $389 - $1,500 109%
Humana $389 - $632 109%
Medicare (plans) $389 109%
Managed Health Services $395 - $791 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $395 111%
Node Va $395 111%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $397 111%
In Dept Of Correction $411 115%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $415 116%
Caresource $487 - $632 137%
Us Department Of Labor $494 139%
Medicaid / KanCare $632 177%
Mhs $632 177%
Encore $712 - $3,020 200%
Indiana Workers Comp $791 222%
Lutheran Network $791 - $3,054 222%
Lutheran $937 263%
Self Pay $937 - $1,909 263%
Encore Kba Epo $949 266%
Magnacare Ma $949 266%
Medpartners $1,163 326%
Encore Kba Ppo $1,186 333%
Physicians Health Plan $1,434 402%
Alpha Baking $1,562 438%
Php $2,089 586%
Multiplan Inc $2,777 - $3,124 779%
Cigna $2,881 808%
Coventry First Health $3,002 842%
Sagamore Health Network $3,054 857%
Community Health Alliance $3,124 876%
Ppom $3,263 915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals