CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Vidant Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $5,074
Cash Discount Price: $4,488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Vidant Chowan Hospital is $5,074. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 20.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,074

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: $4,488 (1841%)

Insurance Median: $5,074 (2081%)

Cash: $4,488 (1841% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,074 (2081% 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 2081% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1981%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$2,406 - $4,865	987%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$2,430	997%
Wellcare [1320]	$2,442	1002%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$2,454	1007%
Humana	$2,485	1019%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,701 - $4,937	1108%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$2,781	1141%
Aetna	$2,861 - $6,556	1174%
Longevity Health [1411]	$3,438	1410%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$4,488	1841%
Medcost [1067]	$5,074 - $5,346	2081%
Cigna	$6,813 - $7,614	2795%
Multiplan [1031]	$7,614	3123%

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 $4,488.
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 Vidant Chowan 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.