CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Willamette Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $651
Cash Discount Price: $1,861
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Willamette Valley Medical Center is $651. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2700 Se Stratus Ave., McMinnville, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$651

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: $1,861 (522%)

Insurance Median: $651 (183%)

Cash: $1,861 (522% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $651 (183% 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.

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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	$387 - $1,052	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$387 - $1,283	109%
Aetna	$406 - $431	114%
Wellcare By Health Net Ellipse	$410	115%
Yamhill Cco	$605	170%
Oregon Health Authority	$651	183%
Aso - Pebb Statewide	$1,043	293%
Regence Blueshield Of Idaho	$1,052	295%
Paso-Providence Health Plans	$1,083	304%
Providence Health Plan	$1,164 - $1,202	327%
Cigna	$3,332	935%

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 $1,861.
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 Willamette Valley Medical Center 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.