CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $363
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,544
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Akron General Medical Center is $363. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$363

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: $1,544 (433%)
Insurance Median: $363 (102%)
Cash: $1,544 (433% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $363 (102% 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
Summacare $53 - $869 15%
Aetna $82 - $3,158 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $82 - $1,523 23%
Humana $82 - $330 23%
The Health Plan $82 - $1,639 23%
United $82 - $828 23%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $1,895 23%
Valor $82 - $330 23%
Communicare $86 - $290 24%
Pphp $88 - $363 25%
Zing Health $90 - $363 25%
Aultcare $107 - $1,306 30%
Cigna $118 - $1,900 33%
Mmo $153 - $2,211 43%
Buckeye $185 - $326 52%
Caresource $194 - $326 54%
Amerihealth $204 - $359 57%
Molina $204 - $343 57%
Oscar $209 - $913 59%
Ohcp $305 - $1,228 86%
Upmc $333 - $1,425 93%
United Bh $346 97%
Perennial Health $356 100%
Omas $392 - $1,579 110%
Phphi $470 - $1,895 132%
Gms $548 - $2,211 154%
Consociate Health $587 - $2,368 165%
Multiplan $705 - $2,842 198%
Cc Ehp $948 - $962 266%
Amish Community Aid Plan $1,069 - $1,188 300%
Ohio Healthy $1,282 360%
Php $1,425 400%
Medical Benefit Corp $1,662 466%
Frontpath $2,138 600%
Managed Care Services $2,138 600%
Tertiary Care Network $2,138 600%

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