CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Lincolnhealth

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $588
Cash Discount Price: $3,249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Lincolnhealth is $588. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$588

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: $3,249 (912%)

Insurance Median: $588 (165%)

Cash: $3,249 (912% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $588 (165% 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
Aetna	$86 - $2,942	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$93 - $2,939	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $3,057	26%
Wellcare	$96 - $1,284	27%
Humana	$99 - $1,235	28%
Multiplan	$156 - $3,054	44%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$164 - $3,057	46%
Community Health Options	$175 - $2,993	49%
Cigna	$2,950	828%

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 $3,249.
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 Lincolnhealth 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.