CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $4,522
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Valley County Health System is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,522. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,522

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $4,522 (1855%)

Insurance Median: $185 (76%)

Cash: $4,522 (1855% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (76% 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.

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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	$76 - $4,823	31%
Medica	$76 - $4,823	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $2,412	31%
Humana	$78 - $1,025	32%
Nebraska Total Care	$79 - $2,763	32%
Wellcare	$79 - $2,743	32%
Aetna	$80 - $4,823	33%
Great Plains	$80 - $1,005	33%
Molina	$136 - $2,638	56%
Multiplan/Phcs	$247 - $4,924	101%

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 $4,522.
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 Valley County Health System 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.