CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $745
Cash Discount Price: $2,595
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $745. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$745

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: $2,595 (728%)

Insurance Median: $745 (209%)

Cash: $2,595 (728% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $745 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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	$290 - $3,228	81%
Humana	$374 - $4,463	105%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$374	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$374 - $3,181	105%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$382	107%
Aetna	$384 - $4,411	108%
Cigna	$385 - $2,880	108%
Liberty Health	$393	110%
Carolina Complete	$731	205%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$731 - $748	205%
Amerihealth	$745	209%
Wellcare	$745	209%
Ambetter / Centene	$842	236%
Caresource North Carolina	$2,076	582%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$2,802	786%
Amps	$2,854	801%
Plotkin Health	$3,113	873%
Medcost	$3,907 - $4,354	1096%
Transformhealth	$4,151	1165%
Multiplan	$4,670	1310%
Phcs	$4,670	1310%
Employers Choice Network	$5,033	1412%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,033	1412%

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 $2,595.
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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.