CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $3,930
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,586
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is $3,930. 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 11.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,586

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,930

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: $9,586 (2689%)
Insurance Median: $3,930 (1103%)
Cash: $9,586 (2689% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,930 (1103% 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 1103% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1003%). 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 $1,811 - $1,917 508%
United $1,838 - $4,314 516%
Wellcare $1,865 523%
Amerihealth $1,884 529%
Partners Health Management $1,901 533%
Vaya Health $1,901 533%
Apex Health $1,917 538%
Aetna $2,492 - $6,930 699%
Cigna $3,508 - $4,879 984%
Amerihealth Caritas $3,930 1103%
Caresource $4,218 1183%
Medcost $5,364 - $8,148 1505%
Magellan $5,751 1614%
Magellan Behavioral Health $5,751 1614%
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: 90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals