CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $556
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,432
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,432. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,432

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$556

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: $4,432 (1243%)
Insurance Median: $556 (156%)
Cash: $4,432 (1243% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $556 (156% 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.

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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
Luminare Health $305 86%
Humana $335 - $409 94%
UnitedHealthcare $339 - $1,118 95%
Aetna $342 - $417 96%
Ambetter / Centene $350 98%
Hancock &Amp; Moore $556 156%
Hickory Chair $556 156%
Rhf Investments $556 156%
Sherrill Furniture $556 156%
Cigna $845 - $885 237%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,096 - $1,327 307%
Vaya Health $1,096 307%
Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina $1,118 314%
Carolina Complete Health Inc. $1,118 314%
Partners Health Management $1,118 314%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc $1,129 317%
State Health Plan $1,301 365%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals