CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $329
Cash Discount Price: $1,148
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$329

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: $1,148 (322%)

Insurance Median: $329 (92%)

Cash: $1,148 (322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $329 (92% 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
Triwest	$127 - $316	36%
Medicare (plans)	$130 - $333	36%
Va	$130 - $326	36%
Aetna	$132 - $329	37%
Tribute Health	$132 - $329	37%
Wellcare By Allwell	$133 - $333	37%
Wellcare Non	$133 - $333	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$134 - $576	38%
Humana	$134 - $336	38%
Primewell Health Services	$134 - $917	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $1,087	38%
Cigna	$136 - $1,404	38%
Essence Healthcare	$136 - $339	38%
Devoted Health Plan	$137 - $342	38%
Ambetter / Centene	$192 - $479	54%
Northwest Health Plan	$221 - $553	62%
Qualchoice Novasys	$221 - $553	62%
Vantos	$222 - $555	62%
Health Advantage	$576	162%

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 $1,148.
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 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 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.