CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $289
Cash Discount Price: $1,467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Great Plains Health is $289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$289

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: $1,467 (602%)

Insurance Median: $289 (119%)

Cash: $1,467 (602% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $289 (119% 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.

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
Nebraska Total Care	$82 - $257	34%
Molina	$89 - $280	37%
Midwest Network Alliance	$157 - $3,995	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$164 - $4,056	67%
Ambetter / Centene	$175 - $1,167	72%
Medica	$205 - $4,216	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$212 - $4,354	87%
Midlands Choice	$277 - $4,262	114%
Oscar Health	$284 - $4,262	117%
Coventry	$287 - $4,354	118%
Geha	$287 - $4,308	118%
Mutual Of Omaha	$290 - $4,354	119%

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 $1,467.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Great Plains Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.