CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $606
  • Cash Discount Price: $846
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Central Montana Medical Center is $606. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $846. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$846

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$606

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: $846 (347%)
Insurance Median: $606 (249%)
Cash: $846 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $606 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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 $79 - $1,557 32%
Humana $79 - $934 32%
Triwest - All Plans $79 - $917 32%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans $79 - $917 32%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans $134 - $1,678 55%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans $140 - $1,661 57%
Allegiance Rbphp $140 - $3,132 57%
Health Infonet - All Plans $143 - $1,661 59%
Ebms - All Plans $148 - $1,644 61%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $1,609 660%
UnitedHealthcare $1,609 660%
Interwest Ppo $1,696 696%
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans $1,696 696%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans $1,730 710%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT 59457
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals