CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Kettering Health Troy

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $528
Cash Discount Price: $1,604
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Kettering Health Troy is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 West Main Street, Troy, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$528

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: $1,604 (450%)

Insurance Median: $528 (148%)

Cash: $1,604 (450% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $528 (148% 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.

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
Aetna	$342 - $523	96%
Molina Healthcare	$359 - $710	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$520 - $1,198	146%
Caresource	$528	148%
UnitedHealthcare	$531	149%
Buckeye Health Plan	$718	201%
Custom Design Benefits Inc.	$919	258%

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 $1,604.
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 Kettering Health Troy 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.