CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $7,611
  • Cash Discount Price: $12,861
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $7,611. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,861. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 31.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12,861

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7,611

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: $12,861 (5276%)
Insurance Median: $7,611 (3122%)
Cash: $12,861 (5276% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7,611 (3122% 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 3122% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3022%). 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
Horizon Nj Health $152 62%
Tricare $268 110%
Aetna $272 - $10,713 112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $272 - $9,674 112%
Medicare (plans) $272 - $299 112%
UnitedHealthcare $272 - $2,399 112%
Va Medical Center $272 112%
Cigna $280 - $12,861 115%
Clover Health Plan $288 118%
Humana $294 121%
Us Family Health Plan $309 127%
Elap $386 - $490 158%
Centivo $490 201%
Claim Watcher $490 201%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,186 - $12,861 487%
Charity Care $1,204 494%
Wellcare $1,304 535%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $3,344 1372%
Horizon Behavioral Health $4,822 1978%
Beacon Health Options $6,430 2638%
Amerihealth $7,611 3122%
Magnacare $7,717 - $9,003 3166%
Princeton Theological Seminary $8,360 3429%
Coventry $9,003 3693%
Health Net $9,003 3693%
Beech Street $10,289 - $10,932 4221%
Intergrated Health Plan $10,289 4221%
Intergroup $10,289 4221%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $10,289 4221%
Allied Trades $10,932 4485%
Consumer Health Network $10,932 4485%
Devon Health Services $10,932 4485%
First Managed Care Option $10,932 4485%
Ie Shaffer $10,932 4485%
Private Healthcare Systems $10,932 4485%
Qualcare $10,932 4485%
Total Care Network $10,932 4485%
Tri-State $10,932 4485%
Commercial Other $12,861 5276%
Compsych $12,861 5276%
Concern Plus $12,861 5276%
International Pfs $12,861 5276%
Life St. Francis $12,861 5276%
Magellan $12,861 5276%
Managed Health Network $12,861 5276%
Nj Carpenters $12,861 5276%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $12,861 5276%
Personnel Health Program $12,861 5276%
United Behavioral Health $12,861 5276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals