CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $600
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Childress Regional Medical Center is $600. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$600

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: $2,163 (607%)
Insurance Median: $600 (168%)
Cash: $2,163 (607% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $600 (168% 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
Aetna $357 - $1,731 100%
Humana $357 100%
Amerigroup $462 130%
Firstcare $462 - $600 130%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $462 130%
Bsa Provider Network $600 168%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $600 168%
Choicecare Network $682 191%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $824 - $1,551 231%
UnitedHealthcare $1,000 281%
Cigna $1,570 440%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals