CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $395
Cash Discount Price: $434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $395. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$395

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: $434 (122%)

Insurance Median: $395 (111%)

Cash: $434 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $395 (111% 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.

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
Aetna	$79 - $789	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $488	22%
Cigna	$79 - $637	22%
Humana	$79 - $682	22%
Simpra	$79 - $324	22%
Viva	$79 - $804	22%
Novanet	$118	33%
Beechstreet	$323 - $671	91%
Alabama Crime Victims	$394	111%
Mcm Maxcare	$631	177%
Mega Life	$631	177%
UnitedHealthcare	$631	177%
Coventry First Health	$671	188%
Geha	$671	188%
Multiplan	$671	188%
Workers Comp	$671	188%
Trpn	$710	199%

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 $434.
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 The East Alabama Healthcare Authority 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.