CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $942
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,875
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Atrium Health University City is $942. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,875. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,875

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$942

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: $2,875 (1179%)
Insurance Median: $942 (386%)
Cash: $2,875 (1179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $942 (386% 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 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). 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
Partners $69 - $575 28%
Trillium $69 - $618 28%
Alliance $70 - $612 29%
Amerihealth Caritas $70 - $589 29%
Carolina Complete Health $70 - $600 29%
Healthy Blue $70 - $600 29%
UnitedHealthcare $70 - $2,691 29%
Vaya $70 - $606 29%
Wellcare $70 - $600 29%
Cigna $77 - $4,600 32%
Humana $78 - $234 32%
Aetna $80 - $4,772 33%
Ortho Carolina $96 - $287 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $808 - $1,286 331%
Ambetter / Centene $1,693 - $2,087 695%
Employers Health Network $2,541 1042%
Physician Reach Out $2,875 1179%
Medcost $2,904 - $3,335 1191%
Magellan $3,450 1415%
Gmmi $3,737 1533%
Quik Trip $3,737 1533%
Carolina Behavioral Health $4,140 - $4,600 1698%
Choicecare $4,140 - $4,255 1698%
First Health $4,600 - $4,772 1887%
Healthgram $4,600 1887%
Private Health Care Systems $4,715 1934%
Provider Select $5,002 - $5,577 2052%
Beechstreet $5,175 2123%
Multiplan $5,290 2170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals