CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Angel Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,326
Cash Discount Price: $9,586
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Angel Medical Center is $3,326. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,586. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 124 Center Court Po Box 1209, Franklin, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,586

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,326

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: $9,586 (2689%)

Insurance Median: $3,326 (933%)

Cash: $9,586 (2689% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,326 (933% 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 933% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 833%). 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
Amerigroup	$289	81%
One Call Medical	$300	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,630 - $1,715	457%
United	$1,741 - $4,314	488%
Wellcare	$1,767	496%
Amerihealth	$1,784	501%
Partners Health Management	$1,800	505%
Vaya Health	$1,800	505%
Apex Health	$1,917	538%
Aetna	$2,109 - $6,173	592%
Cigna	$3,326 - $5,483	933%
Amerihealth Caritas	$3,738	1049%
Caresource	$4,218	1183%
Medcost	$4,218 - $5,066	1183%
Magellan	$5,751	1614%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$5,751	1614%
Multiplan	$7,669	2152%
Avalon Administrative Services	$8,148	2286%
Prime Health	$8,435 - $8,627	2367%

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 $9,586.
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 Angel 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.