CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $608
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Ocean Medical Center is $608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$608

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: $253 (104%)

Insurance Median: $608 (249%)

Cash: $253 (104% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $608 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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
Karna	$145 - $359	59%
Aetna	$242 - $2,928	99%
Amerigroup	$242	99%
Horizon	$242 - $3,088	99%
Vaccn	$242 - $264	99%
Wellcare	$242 - $264	99%
United Community/Americhoice	$254 - $277	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$264	108%
Cigna	$315 - $324	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$317 - $714	130%
Amerihealth	$535 - $544	219%
Oxford	$560	230%
Activecare First McO	$650 - $2,233	267%
Clover	$673	276%
Seoul Medical Group	$686 - $726	281%
Qualcare	$1,762 - $2,466	723%
Intergroup	$2,233	916%
Prime Health	$2,552	1047%
Brighton Health Plan	$2,581	1059%
Multiplan - PHCS	$2,712 - $3,179	1113%
Bergen Risk	$2,805	1151%

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 $253.
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 Ocean Medical Center 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.