CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $656
Cash Discount Price: $966
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Duke University Hospital is $656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $966. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$966

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$656

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: $966 (396%)

Insurance Median: $656 (269%)

Cash: $966 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $656 (269% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$224 - $1,427	92%
Aetna	$227 - $1,987	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$235 - $3,579	96%
Troy Health	$235	96%
Voans	$235	96%
Cigna	$240 - $3,579	98%
Liberty	$240	98%
Humana	$241 - $3,042	99%
Amerihealth	$576 - $784	236%
Carolina Complete Health	$576 - $784	236%
Trillium	$576 - $784	236%
Alliance Health	$640	263%
Partners	$640	263%
Medcost	$1,557	639%
Sentara	$2,230	915%

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 $966.
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 Duke University Hospital 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.