CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,378
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,960
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes is $1,378. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,960. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,960

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,378

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: $1,960 (804%)
Insurance Median: $1,378 (565%)
Cash: $1,960 (804% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,378 (565% 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 565% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 465%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $164 - $2,320 67%
Primewest $236 97%
Itasca Med Care $242 99%
Advocare/Security Health $254 104%
Freedom Blue Ppo $254 104%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $254 104%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $254 104%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $254 104%
Medica Advantage Solutions $254 104%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $254 104%
Medica Prime Solution Group $254 104%
Medicare (plans) $254 104%
Nd Va Administration $254 104%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue $254 104%
Primewest Msho $254 104%
Secure Blue Msho $254 104%
Ubh Cost Plan $254 104%
Ubh Msho $254 104%
Ucare Msho $254 104%
UnitedHealthcare $254 - $2,565 104%
Sanford Healthplan $428 - $1,378 176%
Healthpartners Care Pmap $1,188 487%
Medica Uplan $1,942 797%
Ucare $2,009 824%
Healthpartners $2,052 - $2,241 842%
Medica $2,131 - $2,369 874%
Wea $2,198 - $2,351 902%
Cigna $2,241 919%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime $2,241 919%
America'S Ppo $2,366 971%
Medica Choice $2,439 1001%
Wps $2,534 - $2,565 1040%
Aetna $2,595 1065%
Healtheos $2,626 1077%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals