CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $776
  • Cash Discount Price: $396
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Raritan Bay Medical Center is $776. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$776

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: $396 (111%)
Insurance Median: $776 (218%)
Cash: $396 (111% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $776 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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
Karna $156 - $602 44%
Horizon $255 - $4,492 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $396 111%
Vaccn $396 111%
Wellcare $396 111%
United Community/Americhoice $415 116%
Amerigroup $423 119%
Aetna $431 - $3,641 121%
UnitedHealthcare $475 - $895 133%
Amerihealth $631 - $636 177%
Cigna $685 - $3,720 192%
Clover $837 235%
Oxford $895 251%
Activecare First McO $954 268%
Seoul Medical Group $963 270%
Qualcare $1,752 - $2,921 492%
Brighton Health Plan $3,208 900%
Bergen Risk $3,488 979%
Multiplan - PHCS $3,952 1109%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals