CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,325
Cash Discount Price: $3,265
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $2,325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,325

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: $3,265 (916%)

Insurance Median: $2,325 (652%)

Cash: $3,265 (916% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,325 (652% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 552%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Perennial Advantage	$82 - $352	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$82 - $3,301	23%
Sidecar	$83 - $2,518	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$243 - $3,301	68%
Caresource	$243 - $335	68%
Amerihealth	$250	70%
Buckeye	$250 - $335	70%
Molina	$250	70%
Aetna	$335 - $3,156	94%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$335 - $2,108	94%
Paramount	$335 - $3,265	94%
Summacare	$335 - $3,193	94%
Wellcare	$335	94%
Zing Health	$335	94%
Valor Health	$345	97%
Health Ohio Network	$2,540	713%
Tricare	$2,721 - $2,902	763%
Cigna	$2,902	814%
Claimsdoc	$2,902	814%
First Health	$3,265	916%
Multiplan	$3,265	916%
Ohio Health Choice	$3,265	916%
Healthscope	$3,301	926%
Emerald Health	$3,519	987%

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 $3,265.
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 Fisher-Titus Hospital 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.