CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,135
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,091
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $2,135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,091. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,091

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,135

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: $2,091 (858%)
Insurance Median: $2,135 (876%)
Cash: $2,091 (858% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,135 (876% 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 876% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 776%). 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
Healthteam $238 98%
Amerihealth $782 - $2,430 321%
Carolina Complete $782 321%
Healthblue $782 321%
Partners $782 321%
UnitedHealthcare $790 - $2,233 324%
Vaya $790 324%
Wellcare $790 324%
Alliance $798 327%
Trillium $806 331%
Medcost $1,204 - $2,986 494%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,452 - $2,441 596%
Aetna $1,589 - $2,873 652%
Ambetter / Centene $1,769 - $2,547 726%
Cigna $2,191 - $2,267 899%
Oscar $2,300 - $2,718 944%
Directnet $2,472 1014%
Private Healthcare Systems $3,764 1544%
Multiplan $3,847 1578%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals