CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$626
about 1.8× the $356 Medicare rate · typically $382–$982
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$405
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $221 under the fair price · 1.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $356 Fair price $626 This hospital $405 Cash price $1,097 Hospital's list price $1,463

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How this hospital compares to other MA hospitals

On the higher side — 6 of 8 other MA hospitals charge less.

Cheapest $368 Priciest $413

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) is about $626 (about 1.8× the $356 Medicare rate). Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - charges insurers about $405, or about $1,097 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Boston, MA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield AetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $424 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $424 119%
Harvard Pilgrim $386 108%
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals