CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $4,802
Cash Discount Price: $4,802
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $4,802. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 19.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,802

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: $4,802 (1970%)

Insurance Median: $4,802 (1970%)

Cash: $4,802 (1970% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,802 (1970% 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 1970% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1870%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$1,331 - $6,860	546%
Curaechoice [6100]	$1,605	658%
Imagine Health [6032]	$1,852	760%
Humana	$2,744 - $3,430	1126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,087 - $6,860	1266%
Healthlink [125]	$3,430 - $6,860	1407%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$3,979	1632%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$4,459 - $5,831	1829%
Medpartners [6038]	$4,802	1970%
Cigna	$5,488 - $6,860	2251%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$5,488 - $6,860	2251%
First Health Plan [6034]	$6,860	2814%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$6,860	2814%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,860	2814%

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 $4,802.
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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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.