CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $493
  • Cash Discount Price: $475
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $493. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$493

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: $475 (133%)
Insurance Median: $493 (138%)
Cash: $475 (133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $493 (138% 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.

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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
Upmc Health Plan $329 - $475 92%
Univera $336 94%
Magnacare $354 - $593 99%
Geisinger $366 103%
Independent Health $377 - $479 106%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $397 111%
Beacon $436 - $545 122%
Fidelis $436 122%
Humana $436 - $633 122%
United Behavioral Health $436 122%
UnitedHealthcare $436 - $514 122%
Wellcare $449 126%
Aetna $454 - $514 127%
Multiplan $593 166%
Ghi/Emblem Health $633 178%
Statewide Independent Ppo $696 195%
Affordable First Health $712 200%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,094 307%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals