CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,024
Cash Discount Price: $1,546
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Duke University Hospital is $1,024. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,546. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,546

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,024

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: $1,546 (434%)

Insurance Median: $1,024 (287%)

Cash: $1,546 (434% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,024 (287% 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 287% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 187%). 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
Aetna	$336 - $3,167	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$348 - $5,727	98%
Troy Health	$348	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$348 - $1,896	98%
Voans	$348	98%
Cigna	$355 - $5,727	100%
Liberty	$355	100%
Humana	$357 - $4,868	100%
Amerihealth	$921 - $1,077	258%
Carolina Complete Health	$921 - $1,077	258%
Trillium	$921 - $1,077	258%
Alliance Health	$1,024	287%
Partners	$1,024	287%
Medcost	$2,491	699%
Sentara	$3,568	1001%

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 $1,546.
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 Duke University 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.