CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $283
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,676
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at University of California Davis Medical Center is $283. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,676. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,676

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$283

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: $3,676 (1031%)
Insurance Median: $283 (79%)
Cash: $3,676 (1031% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $283 (79% 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.

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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
Adventist $87 - $334 24%
Generic $87 - $334 24%
Healthnet $87 - $1,385 24%
Dignity/Chw $253 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $283 - $453 79%
Carpenters H&W $283 79%
Cement Masons Trust Fund $283 79%
Delta $283 79%
Healthcomp $283 79%
Ironworkers $283 79%
Joint Benefit Trust $283 79%
Laborers Health And Welfare $283 79%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare $283 79%
Sierra Pacific Industries $283 79%
Western Growers $283 79%
UnitedHealthcare $470 - $2,422 132%
Blue Shield Senior $475 133%
Healthnet Senior $480 135%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc $498 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals