CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Emerson Hospital -

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $872
Cash Discount Price: $2,127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Emerson Hospital - is $872. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Old Road To 9 Acre Corner, W Concord, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$872

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: $2,127 (597%)

Insurance Median: $872 (245%)

Cash: $2,127 (597% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $872 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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
Masshealth	$204	57%
Mgb Mh Aco	$204	57%
Medicare (plans)	$410 - $420	115%
Tufts Senior Care Options	$410	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$411 - $2,016	115%
UnitedHealthcare	$411 - $2,836	115%
Medicaid / KanCare	$418	117%
Wellpoint (Formerly Unicare)	$691	194%
Tufts Ppo	$1,304	366%
Aetna	$1,673	469%
Cigna	$2,595	728%

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 $2,127.
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 Emerson 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.