CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $411
  • Cash Discount Price: $403
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $411. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $403. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$403

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$411

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: $403 (113%)
Insurance Median: $411 (115%)
Cash: $403 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $411 (115% 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.

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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
Aetna $411 115%
Amerigroup $411 115%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $411 115%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $411 115%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $411 115%
Cigna $411 115%
First Health $411 115%
Hscsn $411 115%
Humana $411 115%
Kaiser Permanente $411 115%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $411 115%
Mamsi $411 115%
Medstar Family Choice $411 115%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $411 115%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $411 115%
Pfc $411 115%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $411 115%
Tricare $411 115%
United Behavioral Health Inc $411 115%
UnitedHealthcare $411 115%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals