CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,581
Cash Discount Price: $1,888
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $1,581. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,888. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,888

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,581

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: $1,888 (530%)

Insurance Median: $1,581 (444%)

Cash: $1,888 (530% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,581 (444% 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 444% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 344%). 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
Aetna	$230 - $2,177	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$230 - $3,201	65%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$230 - $2,177	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$230 - $2,220	65%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$230 - $2,177	65%
Humana	$232 - $2,198	65%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$276 - $2,612	77%
Ambetter / Centene	$299 - $2,830	84%
Cigna	$322 - $3,043	90%
Multiplan-All Plans	$338 - $3,201	95%
Healthlink Hmo	$343 - $3,244	96%
Healthlink Il Only	$343 - $3,116	96%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$388 - $3,670	109%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$410 - $3,884	115%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$1,581	444%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$1,581	444%

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 $1,888.
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 Thomas H Boyd Memorial 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.