CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $3,222
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,797
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $3,222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,797. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,797

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,222

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: $3,797 (1065%)
Insurance Median: $3,222 (904%)
Cash: $3,797 (1065% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,222 (904% 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 904% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 804%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $335 - $3,483 94%
Troy $335 94%
UnitedHealthcare $335 - $3,688 94%
Va Communicare Care $335 94%
Wellcare $335 - $1,211 94%
Vaya Health $338 95%
Liberty $342 96%
Humana $345 97%
Aetna $347 - $5,261 97%
Devoted Health $348 98%
Cigna $352 - $5,153 99%
Molina $411 - $1,393 115%
Alliance $1,211 340%
Amerihealth $1,211 340%
Apex Health $1,211 340%
Cardinal $1,211 340%
Carolina Complete Health $1,211 340%
Healthy Blue $1,211 340%
Partners $1,211 340%
Sandhills $1,211 340%
Trillium $1,211 340%
Queens University $2,983 837%
Ambetter / Centene $3,157 - $3,672 886%
Oscar $3,525 - $3,959 989%
Employers Health Network $3,596 - $4,019 1009%
Quicktrip $4,339 1217%
Multiplan $4,881 - $5,153 1369%
Choicecare $5,153 1446%
Healthgram $5,153 1446%
Medcost $5,153 1446%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals