CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,572
Cash Discount Price: $1,958
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $2,572. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,958. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,958

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,572

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: $1,958 (549%)

Insurance Median: $2,572 (722%)

Cash: $1,958 (549% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,572 (722% 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 722% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 622%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$162 - $1,267	45%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$162 - $1,201	45%
Managed Health Services	$162	45%
Mdwise	$162	45%
Aetna	$1,044 - $2,820	293%
Humana	$1,044 - $2,819	293%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,044 - $2,572	293%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$1,273	357%
Centivo	$1,776	498%
Lucent	$1,776	498%
Phcs	$2,448	687%
Php	$2,475	694%
Sagamore Health Network	$2,520	707%
Signature Care	$2,709 - $2,872	760%
Three Rivers Preferred	$2,774	778%
Cigna	$2,817	790%
Coventry	$2,872	806%
Lutheran Preferred	$2,938	824%
Frontpath	$3,003	843%
Encore	$3,005	843%
Corvel	$3,036	852%

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 $1,958.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.