CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Banner Wyoming Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,405
Cash Discount Price: $1,063
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Banner Wyoming Medical Center is $2,405. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,063. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 East 2Nd St, Casper, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,063

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,405

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: $1,063 (298%)

Insurance Median: $2,405 (675%)

Cash: $1,063 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,405 (675% 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 675% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 575%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$357 - $2,096	100%
Humana	$364	102%
Interwest Health	$364 - $2,481	102%
Prime Health Services	$364 - $2,481	102%
Naphcare	$482 - $518	135%
Banner Health	$684	192%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,702 - $1,739	478%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$2,076	582%
Hue Health, Inc	$2,152	604%
Cigna	$2,203	618%
Medica	$2,279	639%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$2,355	661%
First Choice Health Network	$2,405	675%
Multiplan	$2,405	675%
Coventry	$2,431	682%
First Health	$2,431	682%

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 $1,063.
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 Banner Wyoming 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.