CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $6,065
Cash Discount Price: $13,797
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $6,065. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,797. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 17.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,797

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,065

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: $13,797 (3871%)

Insurance Median: $6,065 (1702%)

Cash: $13,797 (3871% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,065 (1702% 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 1702% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1602%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $20,985	58%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$592	166%
Multiplan	$617 - $25,522	173%
United	$626 - $12,761	176%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$828	232%
Vail Health	$1,123 - $4,310	315%
Aetna	$1,164 - $1,763	327%
Bright Health	$2,216 - $8,507	622%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$3,102 - $11,910	870%
Cigna	$3,693 - $18,149	1036%
Western Plains Community Health	$4,801 - $18,433	1347%
Northcare	$5,170 - $19,851	1450%
Physician Health Partners	$5,170 - $19,851	1450%
Medical Development International	$5,909 - $22,686	1658%
Prime Health	$6,647 - $25,522	1865%

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 $13,797.
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 Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital 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.