CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,060
Cash Discount Price: $1,613
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah is $3,060. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,613. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 Onyx Street, Kemmerer, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,613

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,060

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: $1,613 (662%)

Insurance Median: $3,060 (1255%)

Cash: $1,613 (662% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,060 (1255% 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 1255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1155%). 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
Aetna	$79 - $3,230	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $2,856	32%
Humana	$79 - $1,768	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $3,060	39%
Health Infonet/First Choice - All Plans	$855 - $3,230	351%
Altius Health Plans - All Plans	$3,060	1255%
Cigna	$3,060	1255%
Great West Healthcare - All Plans	$3,060	1255%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$3,060	1255%
Winhealth Partners - All Plans	$3,060	1255%
Ccn - All Plans	$3,230	1325%
Geha - All Plans	$3,230	1325%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$3,230	1325%

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 $1,613.
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 South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah 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.