CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $781
Cash Discount Price: $1,768
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Carolina East Medical Center is $781. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,768. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,768

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$781

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: $1,768 (725%)

Insurance Median: $781 (320%)

Cash: $1,768 (725% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $781 (320% 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 320% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 220%). 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
Humana	$77 - $228	32%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$77 - $228	32%
Tricare	$77 - $5,029	32%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$230 - $1,338	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$303 - $3,576	124%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$349 - $1,695	143%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$568 - $3,302	233%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$568 - $3,146	233%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$604 - $3,449	248%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$630 - $3,663	258%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$655 - $3,809	269%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$735 - $4,275	302%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$764 - $4,445	313%
Aetna	$766 - $4,456	314%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$781 - $4,542	320%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$781 - $4,542	320%
Cigna	$787 - $4,576	323%

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 $1,768.
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 Carolina East 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.