CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $599
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,564
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Doctors Hospital is $599. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,564. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,564

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$599

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: $16,564 (4647%)
Insurance Median: $599 (168%)
Cash: $16,564 (4647% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $599 (168% 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.

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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 $122 - $599 34%
Health One Alliance $351 98%
Blue Choice $443 124%
Ambetter / Centene $479 134%
Aetna $548 - $9,132 154%
United $828 - $7,454 232%
Prime Health $898 252%
Rockport United Network $917 257%
Identity Mco $936 263%
Amerigroup $2,352 660%
Absolute Total Care $2,982 837%
Nhc Advantage $3,147 883%
Pruitt Health $3,147 883%
Peach State $3,313 929%
Wellcare $3,313 929%
Americas 1St Choice $4,638 1301%
Medcost $8,299 - $10,585 2328%
Multiplan $9,939 - $14,908 2788%
Performax $11,264 3160%
First Health $12,423 3485%
Employer'S Health Network $13,252 3718%
Novanet $14,908 4183%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals