CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: UPMC Williamsport

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,540
Cash Discount Price: $4,453
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at UPMC Williamsport is $3,540. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,453. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 9.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,453

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,540

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: $4,453 (1249%)

Insurance Median: $3,540 (993%)

Cash: $4,453 (1249% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,540 (993% 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 993% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 893%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$247 - $5,077	69%
Geisinger	$289 - $4,973	81%
Upmc Health Plan	$289 - $3,236	81%
Amerihealth Caritas	$297 - $351	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$344 - $3,478	97%
Aetna	$351 - $4,899	98%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$368 - $370	103%
Pa Health & Wellness	$368 - $448	103%
Upmc Work Partners	$502	141%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$537 - $6,680	151%
Multiplan	$554 - $5,789	155%
Coventry/First Health	$3,718 - $4,995	1043%
Wirerope Works	$4,127	1158%
Cigna	$5,084	1426%
America'S Choice	$5,938	1666%
Intergroup	$5,938	1666%

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 $4,453.
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 UPMC Williamsport 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.