CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $4,919
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,072
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Cherry County Hospital is $4,919. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,072. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 13.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,072

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,919

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: $5,072 (1423%)
Insurance Median: $4,919 (1380%)
Cash: $5,072 (1423% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,919 (1380% 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 1380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1280%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $53 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,668 749%
Molina Mcr Adv $2,769 777%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $3,155 885%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $4,869 1366%
UnitedHealthcare $4,894 1373%
Avera Aca Ppo $4,919 1380%
Avera Aso Ppo $4,919 1380%
Avera Hmo $4,919 1380%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $4,919 1380%
First Choice-All Plans $4,919 1380%
Multiplan-All Plans $4,919 1380%
Phcs-All Plans $4,919 1380%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $4,919 1380%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals