CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $11,542
  • Cash Discount Price: $19,503
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 32.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $11,542. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,503. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 32.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19,503

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11,542

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: $19,503 (5472%)
Insurance Median: $11,542 (3238%)
Cash: $19,503 (5472% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11,542 (3238% 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 3238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3138%). 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 $241 68%
Tricare $393 110%
Aetna $398 - $16,246 112%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $398 - $14,670 112%
Medicare (plans) $398 - $438 112%
UnitedHealthcare $398 - $2,399 112%
Va Medical Center $398 112%
Cigna $410 - $19,503 115%
Clover Health Plan $422 118%
Humana $430 121%
Us Family Health Plan $451 127%
Elap $565 - $716 159%
Centivo $716 201%
Claim Watcher $716 201%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,798 - $19,503 504%
Charity Care $1,825 512%
Wellcare $1,978 555%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $5,071 1423%
Horizon Behavioral Health $7,312 2051%
Beacon Health Options $9,752 2736%
Amerihealth $11,542 3238%
Magnacare $11,702 - $13,652 3283%
Princeton Theological Seminary $12,677 3557%
Coventry $13,652 3830%
Health Net $13,652 3830%
Beech Street $15,602 - $16,578 4377%
Intergrated Health Plan $15,602 4377%
Intergroup $15,602 4377%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $15,602 4377%
Allied Trades $16,578 4651%
Consumer Health Network $16,578 4651%
Devon Health Services $16,578 4651%
First Managed Care Option $16,578 4651%
Ie Shaffer $16,578 4651%
Private Healthcare Systems $16,578 4651%
Qualcare $16,578 4651%
Total Care Network $16,578 4651%
Tri-State $16,578 4651%
Commercial Other $19,503 5472%
Compsych $19,503 5472%
Concern Plus $19,503 5472%
International Pfs $19,503 5472%
Life St. Francis $19,503 5472%
Magellan $19,503 5472%
Managed Health Network $19,503 5472%
Nj Carpenters $19,503 5472%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $19,503 5472%
Personnel Health Program $19,503 5472%
United Behavioral Health $19,503 5472%

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