CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,995
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,354
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Berkshire Medical Center is $1,995. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,354. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,354

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,995

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: $3,354 (1376%)
Insurance Median: $1,995 (818%)
Cash: $3,354 (1376% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,995 (818% 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 818% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 718%). 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
Cdphp $147 - $3,177 60%
Health New England $147 - $2,461 60%
Mcd Out Of State $147 - $191 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $147 - $191 60%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $162 - $1,995 66%
Point32Health $162 - $3,354 66%
Bmchnp $169 - $248 69%
Medicare (plans) $187 - $301 77%
Fallon $188 - $1,553 77%
Other Government $189 - $306 78%
Hospice $190 - $306 78%
UnitedHealthcare $190 - $3,036 78%
Mbhp $191 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $196 - $3,001 80%
Commcare Alliance $196 - $362 80%
Aetna $224 - $2,666 92%
Comm Hne Hmo $359 - $2,326 147%
Comm Hne Ppo $381 - $2,472 156%
Unicare $431 - $2,290 177%
Workers Comp $1,536 - $2,142 630%
Allways Nhp $1,638 - $2,284 672%
Beacon $2,152 - $3,177 883%
Cigna $2,279 - $3,283 935%
Mvp $2,279 - $3,177 935%
Oxford $2,279 - $3,177 935%
First Health $2,355 - $3,354 966%
Connecticare $2,406 - $3,354 987%
Consolidated Health Plans $2,406 - $3,354 987%
Other Commercial $2,406 - $3,354 987%
Phcs $2,406 - $3,354 987%
Self Pay $2,406 - $3,354 987%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals