CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $4,498
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,935
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is $4,498. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,935. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 18.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,935

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,498

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: $3,935 (1614%)
Insurance Median: $4,498 (1845%)
Cash: $3,935 (1614% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,498 (1845% 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 1845% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1745%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Magellan $900 - $4,498 369%
Medicare (plans) $956 - $2,656 392%
UnitedHealthcare $1,126 - $1,210 462%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,512 - $4,498 620%
Mercycare Health $2,080 853%
Cigna $2,361 - $3,992 969%
Aetna $2,614 - $2,980 1072%
Beacon Health Options $2,811 1153%
La Rabida Childrens Hospital $2,811 1153%
Centegra $3,373 1384%
Independent Physicians At Mercy $3,373 1384%
Unicare $3,678 - $8,500 1509%
Advanced Physicians Association Ipa $3,935 1614%
Health Plus $3,935 1614%
Imagine Health $3,935 1614%
Methodist First Choice $3,935 1614%
Northwest Community Healthcare $3,935 1614%
Presence Health Partners $3,935 1614%
St. Francis $3,935 1614%
Ui Health $3,935 1614%
West Suburban Health Providers $3,935 1614%
Shriners Hospital $4,216 1729%
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners $4,216 1729%
American Psych Systems $4,498 1845%
Health Alliance $4,498 1845%
Macneal Health $4,498 1845%
Healthlink Inc. $4,638 1903%
Cofinity $4,779 1960%
Hfn Inc $4,779 - $5,060 1960%
Humana $4,779 1960%
Principal Healthcare $4,779 1960%
St. Elizabeth $4,779 1960%
First Health $4,947 2029%
Healthstar $4,947 2029%
Preferred Health Network $4,947 2029%
Sagamore Health Network $4,947 2029%
Beech Street $5,060 2076%
Benchmark Health $5,060 2076%
Employer'S Coalition On Health $5,060 2076%
Private Health Care System $5,060 2076%
Security Health Plan $5,060 2076%
Swedish American $5,060 2076%
Wellmark/Healthnetwork $5,172 2122%
Health Smart $5,341 2191%
Integrated Health Plan $5,341 2191%
Multiplan $5,341 2191%
National Provider Network $5,341 2191%
Wea Insurance Group $5,341 2191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 225 E Chicago Ave, Box 140, Chicago, IL 60611
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens