CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $450
Cash Discount Price: $1,390
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at College Medical Center is $450. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$450

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: $1,390 (390%)

Insurance Median: $450 (126%)

Cash: $1,390 (390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $450 (126% 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
Davita Healthplan	$103 - $360	29%
Healthcare Partners	$103 - $360	29%
Value Options	$103 - $1,750	29%
Blue Shield	$122 - $2,450	34%
Kaiser	$123 - $2,100	35%
Health Net	$134 - $2,275	38%
Multiplan	$175 - $2,975	49%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$282 - $450	79%
Benevolence Healthcare	$282 - $450	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$282 - $2,969	79%
Brand New Day	$282 - $450	79%
Care First	$282 - $450	79%
Heritage Provider Network	$282 - $629	79%
La Care	$282 - $450	79%
Molina Healthcare	$282 - $450	79%
Synermed	$282 - $629	79%
Aetna	$310 - $515	87%
Imperial Health Plan	$360	101%
Cigna	$446	125%
Altamed	$450	126%
Caremore	$450	126%
Central Health Plan	$450	126%
Easy Choice	$450	126%
Prospect	$450	126%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$607	170%

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 $1,390.
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 College Medical Center 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.