CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Essentia Health Virginia

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,787
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,389
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Essentia Health Virginia is $1,787. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,389. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 9Th Street North, Virginia, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,389

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,787

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: $2,389 (670%)
Insurance Median: $1,787 (501%)
Cash: $2,389 (670% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,787 (501% 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 501% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 401%). 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
Advocare/Security Health $350 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $350 - $3,233 98%
Freedom Blue Ppo $350 98%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $350 98%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $350 98%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $350 98%
Medica Advantage Solutions $350 98%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $350 98%
Medica Prime Solution Group $350 98%
Medicare (plans) $350 98%
Nd Va Administration $350 98%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue $350 98%
Primewest Msho $350 98%
Secure Blue Msho $350 98%
Ubh Cost Plan $350 98%
Ubh Msho $350 98%
Ucare Msho $350 98%
UnitedHealthcare $350 - $3,348 98%
Itasca Med Care $357 100%
Primewest $371 104%
Sanford Healthplan $632 - $1,718 177%
Medica Access $875 245%
Healthpartners Care Pmap $1,514 425%
Blue Plus Pmap Pcc Prime $1,786 - $2,554 501%
Medica $2,423 - $2,693 680%
Medica Uplan $2,423 680%
Ucare $2,503 702%
Healthpartners $2,716 - $3,439 762%
Wea $2,739 - $2,929 768%
Medica Choice $2,773 778%
Security Health $2,929 822%
America'S Ppo $2,948 827%
Wps $3,157 - $3,195 886%
Aetna $3,233 907%
Cigna $3,427 - $3,439 961%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime $3,427 - $3,439 961%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 9Th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals