CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,590
Cash Discount Price: $1,916
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $1,590. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,916. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,916

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,590

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: $1,916 (786%)

Insurance Median: $1,590 (652%)

Cash: $1,916 (786% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,590 (652% 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 652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 552%). 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
Aetna	$234 - $3,428	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$234 - $2,511	96%
Cary - Alignment	$245	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$266 - $1,912	109%
Cary - Liberty	$280	115%
Cary - Pruitt	$280	115%
Cary - Wellcare	$280	115%
Amerihealth	$749	307%
Carolina Complete	$749	307%
Healthy Blue	$749	307%
Wellcare	$749	307%
Cigna	$1,482 - $2,571	608%
First Health	$2,319 - $4,436	951%
Medcost	$3,630 - $3,781	1489%
Phcs	$4,033	1654%
Multiplan	$4,537	1861%

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 $1,916.
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 Wakemed, Cary Hospital 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.