CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $452
Cash Discount Price: $445
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Queens Hospital Center is $452. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$452

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: $445 (125%)

Insurance Median: $452 (127%)

Cash: $445 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $452 (127% 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
Healthfirst	$74 - $1,018	21%
Aetna	$92 - $1,131	26%
Amidacare	$93 - $452	26%
Emblem	$93 - $2,009	26%
Wellcare	$100 - $1,507	28%
Metroplus	$119 - $1,018	33%
Fidelis	$134 - $1,018	38%
Oscar	$139 - $1,228	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$247 - $2,009	69%
Affinity	$307 - $1,018	86%
Local 1199	$318 - $2,135	89%
Centerlight	$349 - $1,256	98%
Elderplan	$349 - $1,632	98%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$363 - $440	102%
Hamaspik	$366	103%
Vaccn	$423	119%
Vnsny	$423 - $2,135	119%
Oxford	$450 - $1,507	126%
United	$450 - $2,009	126%
Carelon	$452 - $1,632	127%
Senior Whole Health	$452	127%
United Behavioral Health	$452 - $498	127%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$461	129%
Cigna	$1,056	296%
Magnacare	$1,884	529%
Multiplan	$2,009	564%
Villagecare Max	$2,135	599%

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 $445.
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 Queens Hospital 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.