CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $688
Cash Discount Price: $1,706
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The is $688. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,706. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,706

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$688

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: $1,706 (479%)

Insurance Median: $688 (193%)

Cash: $1,706 (479% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $688 (193% 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
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$386	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$424	119%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [1007]	$424	119%
Medicare (plans)	$424	119%
Tufts Health Plan [170001]	$424	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$424 - $2,274	119%
Health New England [1034]	$437 - $1,371	123%
Mgb Health Plan [150001]	$1,372 - $1,609	385%
Aetna	$2,115	593%
Cigna	$2,244	630%
International Commercial [140001]	$2,274	638%

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 $1,706.
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 Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The 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.