CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ogallala Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,519
Cash Discount Price: $1,694
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ogallala Community Hospital is $2,519. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,694. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,694

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,519

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: $1,694 (475%)

Insurance Median: $2,519 (707%)

Cash: $1,694 (475% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,519 (707% 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 707% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 607%). 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

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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
Banner Health	$1,168	328%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,168 - $2,549	328%
Medica	$1,168 - $2,530	328%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$1,168	328%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,221 - $2,522	343%
Molina Healthcare	$1,301	365%
Nebraska Total Care	$1,301	365%
Keith County Sheriff’S Office	$1,991	559%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$2,390	671%
Coventry	$2,549	715%
First Health	$2,549	715%
Midlands Choice	$2,549	715%
Multiplan	$2,575	722%

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 $1,694.
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 Ogallala Community 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.