CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,628
Cash Discount Price: $3,941
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Artesia General Hospital is $2,628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,941. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,941

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,628

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: $3,941 (1106%)

Insurance Median: $2,628 (737%)

Cash: $3,941 (1106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,628 (737% 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 737% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 637%). 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
Zelis	$284 - $2,628	80%
Triwest	$339	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$346 - $3,941	97%
Geha	$346 - $5,255	97%
Humana	$346 - $381	97%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$346 - $581	97%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$346 - $411	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$346 - $5,584	97%
Vistacare Hospice	$346	97%
First Health	$402 - $5,912	113%
New Mexico Health Connections	$588	165%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$692 - $6,240	194%
Omni Networks	$4,598	1290%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$4,927	1382%
Cigna	$5,584 - $5,912	1567%
Galaxy Health	$5,912	1659%
One Health Plan	$5,912	1659%
Multiplan	$5,978	1677%
United Payors & United Providers	$6,109	1714%

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 $3,941.
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 Artesia General 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.