CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,785
Cash Discount Price: $3,964
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $3,785. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,964. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 10.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,964

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,785

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: $3,964 (1112%)

Insurance Median: $3,785 (1062%)

Cash: $3,964 (1112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,785 (1062% 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 1062% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 962%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$2,478 - $2,725	695%
Medica	$2,478 - $9,712	695%
Humana	$2,725	765%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,725 - $4,707	765%
Total Care	$2,753 - $2,807	772%
Aetna	$2,862 - $9,415	803%
Great Plains	$2,862	803%
Healthy Blue	$2,862	803%
Multiplan	$4,856	1362%
Healthnet	$4,955	1390%
Triwest	$4,955	1390%
Molina	$5,104	1432%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$8,148	2286%

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 $3,964.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kearney County Health Services Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.