CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,489
Cash Discount Price: $2,077
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is $1,489. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,077. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,077

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,489

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: $2,077 (852%)

Insurance Median: $1,489 (611%)

Cash: $2,077 (852% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,489 (611% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 611% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 511%). 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
Cigna	$405 - $567	166%
UnitedHealthcare	$584	240%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$742	304%
Medicaid / KanCare	$816 - $1,038	335%
Aetna	$1,941	796%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$4,500	1846%
Phcs [10601]	$4,500	1846%
First Health [10303]	$4,846	1988%
Kaiser [10500]	$5,192	2130%
Novanet [10819]	$5,192	2130%
Multiplan [10600]	$6,231	2556%

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 $2,077.
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 Piedmont Cartersville 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.