CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $290
Cash Discount Price: $979
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Strong Memorial Hospital is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $979. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$979

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$290

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: $979 (402%)

Insurance Median: $290 (119%)

Cash: $979 (402% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $290 (119% 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.

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	$69 - $815	28%
Excellus [2201]	$69	28%
Medicaid / KanCare	$69 - $376	28%
Molina Healthcare [1723], Molina Healthcare [5189]	$69	28%
Molina Healthcare [5189]	$69	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $479	28%
Mvp [2900]	$83 - $1,005	34%
Fidelis [5155]	$153 - $395	63%
Aetna	$174 - $626	71%
Elderplan [1316]	$174	71%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201]	$174 - $326	71%
Icircle [1728]	$174	71%
Martins Point [1205]	$174 - $298	71%
Medicare (plans)	$174 - $396	71%
Nascentia [1729]	$174	71%
Humana	$176 - $366	72%
Highmark Bc/Bs Of Western Ny [5143]	$217 - $220	89%
Excellus Bc/Bs [2201], Bc/Bs Out Of Area [2401]	$277 - $607	114%
Independent Health [5156]	$320 - $387	131%
Cigna	$420 - $1,090	172%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) [5149]	$467 - $624	192%

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 $979.
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 Strong Memorial Hospital 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.