CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $721
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $721. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$721

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: $2,100 (589%)
Insurance Median: $721 (202%)
Cash: $2,100 (589% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $721 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $263 74%
UnitedHealthcare $263 - $881 74%
Gateway $274 - $3,150 77%
Upmc $274 - $3,150 77%
Geisinger $287 - $3,000 81%
Amerihealth $289 - $361 81%
Jefferson Health Plan $289 81%
Aetna $303 - $2,400 85%
Highmark $337 - $725 95%
Life Butler County $344 97%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $344 - $1,050 97%
Medicare (plans) $344 97%
Peak Health $344 - $2,100 97%
Provider Partners $344 97%
Tricare $344 97%
Humana $357 100%
Devoted Health Plan $364 - $1,200 102%
The Health Plan $364 - $807 102%
Pa Health & Wellness $368 103%
American Health Plan $378 106%
Pnoa $378 - $2,400 106%
Workers Comp $383 107%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $453 - $561 127%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $561 - $805 157%
Highmark Community Blue $561 - $710 157%
Ellwood Group $687 - $1,290 193%
Cigna $785 - $1,500 220%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $1,500 - $2,911 421%
Private Healthcare Systems $2,100 - $2,550 589%
Devon $2,250 631%
Intergroup $2,400 673%
Multiplan $2,700 758%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals