CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $669
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at F F Thompson Hospital is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $669 (188%)

Insurance Median: $132 (37%)

Cash: $669 (188% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (37% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $1,207	18%
Fidelis 5155	$65 - $109	18%
Medicaid / KanCare	$65 - $245	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $435	18%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$136 - $245	38%
Medicare (plans)	$353 - $479	99%
Aetna	$435	122%
Elderplan 1316	$435	122%
Humana	$435	122%
Mvp 2900	$785 - $955	220%
Cigna	$1,018	286%

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 $669.
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 F F Thompson Hospital 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.