CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $346
  • Cash Discount Price: $983
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Akron General Medical Center is $346. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $983. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$983

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$346

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: $983 (403%)
Insurance Median: $346 (142%)
Cash: $983 (403% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $346 (142% 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.

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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
Summacare $50 - $554 21%
Aetna $78 - $1,513 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $970 32%
Humana $78 - $223 32%
The Health Plan $78 - $1,044 32%
United $78 - $518 32%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $938 32%
Valor $78 - $223 32%
Communicare $81 33%
Pphp $84 - $246 34%
Zing Health $85 - $246 35%
Aultcare $102 - $832 42%
Cigna $113 - $1,210 46%
Mmo $146 - $1,170 60%
Oscar $200 - $582 82%
Upmc $212 - $908 87%
Perennial Health $241 99%
Ohcp $291 - $735 119%
Buckeye $326 134%
Caresource $326 134%
Molina $343 141%
United Bh $346 142%
Amerihealth $359 147%
Omas $374 - $756 153%
Phphi $449 - $908 184%
Gms $524 - $1,059 215%
Consociate Health $562 - $1,135 231%
Cc Ehp $604 - $613 248%
Multiplan $674 - $1,362 276%
Amish Community Aid Plan $681 - $756 279%
Ohio Healthy $817 335%
Php $908 372%
Medical Benefit Corp $1,059 434%
Frontpath $1,362 559%
Managed Care Services $1,362 559%
Tertiary Care Network $1,362 559%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals