CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Shriners Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $380
Cash Discount Price: $3,510
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Shriners Hospital for Children is $380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,510. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 North Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,510

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$380

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: $3,510 (985%)

Insurance Median: $380 (107%)

Cash: $3,510 (985% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $380 (107% 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.

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
Soonercare	$254	71%
Cigna	$306	86%
Aetna	$374 - $495	105%
Healthlink	$379	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$382	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$430	121%
Providence Health Plan	$460	129%
Sana Benefits	$523	147%

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 $3,510.
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 Shriners Hospital for Children 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.