CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,373
Cash Discount Price: $3,937
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $3,373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,937. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,937

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,373

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: $3,937 (1105%)

Insurance Median: $3,373 (946%)

Cash: $3,937 (1105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,373 (946% 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 946% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 846%). 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
Empire	$69 - $287	19%
Fidelis	$109 - $392	31%
Amerihealth	$193 - $263	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$353 - $19,744	99%
Aetna	$356 - $4,988	100%
Geisinger	$364 - $3,976	102%
Humana	$408 - $6,150	114%
Tricare	$408	114%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$412	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,471 - $6,834	974%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$3,579	1004%
Geisinger - All Plans	$3,787	1062%
Cigna	$4,055	1138%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$4,055	1138%
Independent Health - All Plans	$4,230	1187%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$4,491	1260%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$4,686	1315%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$5,727	1607%
Emblem/Ghi	$6,014	1687%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$6,508	1826%
Healthnow - All Plans	$19,607	5501%

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 $3,937.
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 Arnot Ogden Medical Center 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.