CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $9,123
Cash Discount Price: $15,680
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $9,123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,680. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 25.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15,680

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,123

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: $15,680 (4399%)

Insurance Median: $9,123 (2560%)

Cash: $15,680 (4399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9,123 (2560% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2460%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$207 - $11,762	58%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$592	166%
Multiplan	$617 - $14,306	173%
United	$626 - $7,153	176%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$828	232%
Aetna	$1,164 - $1,763	327%
Vail Health	$2,167 - $2,416	608%
Bright Health	$4,276 - $4,769	1200%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$6,272 - $6,994	1760%
Cigna	$9,123 - $10,173	2560%
Western Plains Community Health	$9,265 - $10,332	2599%
Northcare	$9,978 - $11,127	2799%
Physician Health Partners	$9,978 - $11,127	2799%
Medical Development International	$11,403 - $12,716	3199%
Prime Health	$12,829 - $14,306	3599%

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 $15,680.
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 Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish 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.