CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,267
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,634
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Northside Hospital is $1,267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,634. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,634

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,267

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: $4,634 (1901%)
Insurance Median: $1,267 (520%)
Cash: $4,634 (1901% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,267 (520% 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 520% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 420%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Champus Va $101 41%
One Call Diagnostics $210 86%
Truths Community $237 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $238 - $4,306 98%
Clear Springs Eon Health $238 98%
Medicare (plans) $238 - $291 98%
UnitedHealthcare $238 - $1,307 98%
Va Ccn $238 98%
Humana $241 - $248 99%
Bccp $242 99%
Cbww $242 99%
Tricare $242 99%
Aetna $243 - $1,455 100%
Coventry $243 - $4,201 100%
Caresource $246 - $2,298 101%
Kaiser $246 - $1,483 101%
Wellcare $246 101%
Clover Health $250 103%
Pruitt Health Premier $250 103%
Mti $252 103%
Homelink $267 110%
Streamline Imaging $272 112%
Fairly Group $274 112%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $303 124%
Med Care Solutions $430 176%
Medlien Healthcare Services $430 176%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $450 185%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $507 208%
Spreemo $507 208%
Authentic 4D $570 234%
Direct Pay Provider Network Llc $570 234%
Corvel Workers Comp $602 247%
Employers Choice Network $602 247%
Fieldale Farms Wc $633 260%
Georgia Workers Compensation $633 260%
Oscar $695 285%
Ambetter / Centene $719 - $1,264 295%
Amerigroup $999 - $1,122 410%
Cigna $1,009 - $1,387 414%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,122 - $1,291 460%
Good Samaritan Radiology $1,235 507%
Northside Health Network $1,448 594%
Georgia Reproductive Specialists $2,471 1014%
Quick Trip $3,398 1394%
Novanet_Ppo $4,325 1774%
Phcs $4,634 1901%
Beech Steet $5,251 2154%
Multiplan $5,251 2154%
Multiplan Workers Comp $5,251 2154%
Careiq $6,178 2534%
Dekalb_Department Of Health $6,178 2534%
Fifa $6,178 2534%
Institutional Marietta Surgery Center $6,178 2534%
Institutional Veterans Evaluation Services $6,178 2534%
Rabun County Boc $6,178 2534%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals