CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $930
Cash Discount Price: $1,145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Central Montana Medical Center is $930. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$930

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: $1,145 (321%)

Insurance Median: $930 (261%)

Cash: $1,145 (321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $930 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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 Cross Blue Shield	$83 - $2,108	23%
Humana	$83 - $1,265	23%
Triwest - All Plans	$83 - $1,242	23%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$83 - $1,242	23%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$141 - $2,272	40%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$147 - $2,249	41%
Allegiance Rbphp	$147 - $4,240	41%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$150 - $2,249	42%
Ebms - All Plans	$155 - $2,226	43%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$2,179	611%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,179	611%
Interwest Ppo	$2,296	644%
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$2,296	644%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$2,343	657%

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 $1,145.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Montana Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.