CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $829
Cash Discount Price: $1,747
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside is $829. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,747. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Frist Court, Columbus, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,747

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$829

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: $1,747 (490%)

Insurance Median: $829 (233%)

Cash: $1,747 (490% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $829 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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	114%
Medicaid / KanCare	$677 - $690	190%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$742	208%
UnitedHealthcare	$916	257%
Aetna	$1,933	542%
Kaiser [10500]	$3,903	1095%
Phcs [10601]	$4,077	1144%
Novanet [10819]	$4,369	1226%
First Health [10303]	$4,660	1307%
Multiplan [10600]	$4,951	1389%

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 $1,747.
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 Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside 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.