CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $4,448
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,586
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at The McDowell Hospital is $4,448. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,586. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 12.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,586

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,448

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: $9,586 (2689%)
Insurance Median: $4,448 (1248%)
Cash: $9,586 (2689% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,448 (1248% 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 1248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1148%). 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 $1,277 358%
United $1,296 - $4,927 364%
Wellcare $1,315 369%
Amerihealth $1,328 373%
Partners Health Management $1,341 376%
Vaya Health $1,341 376%
Apex Health $1,917 538%
Cigna $3,288 - $5,128 922%
Caresource $4,218 1183%
Medcost $4,696 - $8,148 1318%
Magellan $5,751 1614%
Magellan Behavioral Health $5,751 1614%
Aetna $6,930 1944%
Multiplan $7,669 2152%
Avalon Administrative Services $8,148 2286%
Prime Health $8,435 - $8,627 2367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals