CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $4,248
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,797
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $4,248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,797. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 11.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,797

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,248

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: $7,797 (2188%)
Insurance Median: $4,248 (1192%)
Cash: $7,797 (2188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,248 (1192% 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 1192% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1092%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $342 96%
Smart_Choice $342 96%
Silver_Summit $349 98%
Molina $352 99%
Humana $810 - $858 227%
United_Healthcare $859 241%
Aetna $1,404 - $5,534 394%
Prominence $3,787 - $4,166 1062%
Sierra_Health_Options $3,936 - $4,329 1104%
Cigna $3,991 - $6,331 1120%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers $4,920 - $5,412 1380%
Business_Coalition $10,861 - $11,947 3047%
Multiplan $13,367 - $14,704 3750%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals