CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Platte County Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,039
Cash Discount Price: $1,459
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Platte County Hospital is $2,039. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,459. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th Street, Wheatland, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,459

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,039

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,459 (599%)

Insurance Median: $2,039 (836%)

Cash: $1,459 (599% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,039 (836% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 836% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 736%). 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	$1,020 - $2,009	418%
Banner Health	$1,211	497%
Humana	$1,211	497%
Medica	$1,211 - $2,016	497%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$1,211	497%
Interwest Health	$1,235 - $2,082	507%
Prime Health Services	$1,235 - $2,082	507%
Platte County Detention Center	$1,699	697%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,018	828%
First Choice Health Network	$2,018	828%
Hue Health, Inc	$2,018	828%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$2,018	828%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$2,018	828%
Coventry	$2,039	836%
First Health	$2,039	836%
Midlands Choice	$2,039	836%
Cigna	$2,060	845%
Multiplan	$2,060	845%

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 $1,459.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Platte County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.