CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $5,522
Cash Discount Price: $6,049
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is $5,522. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,049. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 15.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,049

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,522

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: $6,049 (1697%)

Insurance Median: $5,522 (1549%)

Cash: $6,049 (1697% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,522 (1549% 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 1549% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1449%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$1,435	403%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,831 - $8,642	514%
Healthlink [125]	$4,321	1212%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$5,522 - $7,778	1549%
The Alliance [1703]	$5,551	1557%
Beechstreet [176]	$6,914	1940%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$6,914 - $8,642	1940%
First Health Plan [6034]	$7,086	1988%
UnitedHealthcare	$8,642	2425%

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 $6,049.
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 Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital 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.