CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $595
Cash Discount Price: $1,252
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Astera Health is $595. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$595

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: $1,252 (514%)

Insurance Median: $595 (244%)

Cash: $1,252 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $595 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 Plus Pmap [40002]	$60 - $5,128	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$87 - $5,128	36%
Health Partners [10045]	$87 - $5,128	36%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$87 - $238,226	36%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$87 - $5,128	36%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$87 - $5,385	36%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$117 - $1,691	48%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$140 - $1,538	57%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$140 - $3,448	57%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$140 - $3,448	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$264 - $2,364	108%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$291 - $2,599	119%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$393 - $2,273	161%
Multiplan	$423 - $2,446	174%
Aetna	$476 - $2,752	195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,252.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Astera Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.