CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $644
Cash Discount Price: $966
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $644. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $966. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$966

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$644

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: $966 (396%)

Insurance Median: $644 (264%)

Cash: $966 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $644 (264% 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 264% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 164%). 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
Humana	$204 - $407	84%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$215	88%
Devoted	$225 - $644	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$227 - $923	93%
Cigna	$227	93%
Essence Health	$227	93%
Passport	$227 - $1,073	93%
Signature	$227 - $233	93%
Va Ccn	$227	93%
Communicare	$238	98%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$238	98%
Velocity	$268 - $2,103	110%
Key Benefit Administrators	$295	121%
Wellcare	$300 - $386	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$386 - $1,024	158%
Aetna	$407	167%
Prime Group Health	$763 - $1,824	313%
Encore	$1,288	528%
Multiplan	$1,416 - $1,931	581%
Omca	$2,039	836%
Corvel	$2,146	880%
Cshn	$2,146	880%
Health Smart	$2,146	880%
National Comp Care	$2,146	880%

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 $966.
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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth 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.