CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Breckinridge Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,155
Cash Discount Price: $1,636
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is $1,155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,636. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,636

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,155

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: $1,636 (459%)

Insurance Median: $1,155 (324%)

Cash: $1,636 (459% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,155 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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
University Health Care - All Other Plans	$200	56%
Aetna	$297 - $2,453	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$297 - $3,271	83%
Wellcare Mcaid - All Other Plans	$297	83%
Tricare	$1,060	297%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,132	318%
Caresource - All Plans	$1,178	330%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,178 - $2,780	330%
University Health Care Mcr Adv	$1,178	330%
Wellcare Mcr Adv	$1,178	330%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,295	363%

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 $1,636.
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 Breckinridge 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.