CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,797
Cash Discount Price: $2,053
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is $1,797. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,053. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,053

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,797

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: $2,053 (842%)

Insurance Median: $1,797 (737%)

Cash: $2,053 (842% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,797 (737% 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 737% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 637%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$185 - $2,705	76%
Humana	$232 - $3,301	95%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$232	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$232 - $2,678	95%
Aetna	$238 - $3,668	98%
Cigna	$239 - $2,361	98%
Liberty Health	$243	100%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$464 - $799	190%
Carolina Complete	$632 - $799	259%
Amerihealth	$644 - $815	264%
Wellcare	$644 - $815	264%
Caresource North Carolina	$1,197 - $1,513	491%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$1,668 - $2,109	684%
Amps	$1,994 - $2,522	818%
Plotkin Health	$2,176 - $2,751	893%
Medcost	$2,574 - $3,439	1056%
Primary Physician Care	$2,683 - $3,393	1101%
Multiplan	$2,720 - $3,439	1116%
Phcs	$2,720 - $3,439	1116%
Employers Choice Network	$3,517 - $4,447	1443%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$3,517 - $4,447	1443%

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 $2,053.
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 Novant Health Presbyterian 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.