CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $896
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,835
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $896. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,835. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,835

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$896

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: $5,835 (2394%)
Insurance Median: $896 (368%)
Cash: $5,835 (2394% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $896 (368% 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 368% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 268%). 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 $244 - $2,333 100%
UnitedHealthcare $244 - $896 100%
Aetna $254 - $1,023 104%
Devoted Health $256 105%
Healthteam $256 105%
Longevity Health $256 105%
Molina $256 - $1,639 105%
Humana $261 - $5,135 107%
Surgery Plus $427 175%
Cigna $453 - $1,063 186%
Carolina Caring $609 - $4,621 250%
Corporate Benefits Service $656 269%
Carolina Complete Health $878 360%
Partners Behavioral Health $878 360%
Alliance Behavioral Health $896 368%
Amerihealth Caritas $896 368%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $896 368%
Vaya Behavioral Health $896 368%
Wellcare $896 368%
Absolute Total Care $1,639 672%
Gaston County Jail $1,756 720%
Medcost $2,807 1151%
Self Pay $3,209 1316%
Beech Street $4,785 1963%
Multiplan $4,785 1963%
First Health Network $5,543 2274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals