CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hillcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,940
Cash Discount Price: $2,285
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hillcrest Medical Center is $2,940. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 8.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,940

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: $2,285 (641%)

Insurance Median: $2,940 (825%)

Cash: $2,285 (641% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,940 (825% 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 825% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 725%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Black Lung [6055]	$1,904	534%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,904 - $2,940	534%
Hooray Health [8000]	$1,904	534%
Lucent Health [6000]	$1,904	534%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$1,904	534%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$1,904	534%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$1,904	534%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$2,420	679%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,420	679%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$2,940	825%
Web Tpa [2115]	$2,940	825%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$3,427	961%
Medica [2910]	$4,326	1214%
Multiplan [1680]	$4,326	1214%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$7,616	2137%

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 $2,285.
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 Hillcrest Medical Center 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.