CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $375
Cash Discount Price: $1,793
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is $375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,793. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,793

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$375

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,793 (736%)

Insurance Median: $375 (154%)

Cash: $1,793 (736% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $375 (154% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $1,063	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $3,949	32%
Aetna	$80 - $3,643	33%
Humana	$90 - $411	37%
Wellcare	$90 - $427	37%
Multiplan	$153 - $3,986	63%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$157 - $3,778	64%
Community Health Options	$165 - $3,697	68%
Cigna	$1,018 - $3,646	418%

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 $1,793.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.