CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: St Vincent's Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $229
Cash Discount Price: $1,278
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at St Vincent's Medical Center is $229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$229

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,278 (524%)

Insurance Median: $229 (94%)

Cash: $1,278 (524% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $229 (94% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $277	40%
Health New England	$98	40%
Molina DBA Connecticare	$98 - $324	40%
Tufts	$98	40%
United	$98 - $374	40%
Wellcare	$99	41%
Aetna	$100 - $264	41%
Cigna	$272	112%

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 $1,278.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Vincent's Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.