CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,434
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,946
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at UPMC Hamot is $1,434. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,946. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,946

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,434

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $6,946 (2849%)
Insurance Median: $1,434 (588%)
Cash: $6,946 (2849% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,434 (588% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Upmc Health Plan $185 - $1,340 76%
UnitedHealthcare $194 - $693 80%
Aetna $202 - $8,103 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $202 - $2,294 83%
Geisinger $234 96%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $250 - $5,788 103%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $254 104%
Amerihealth Caritas $263 - $287 108%
Fidelis $266 109%
Wellcare $274 112%
Cigna $287 - $4,630 118%
Pa Health & Wellness $287 118%
Upmc Work Partners $321 132%
Independent Health $346 - $461 142%
Univera $1,736 - $5,093 712%
Intergroup $7,524 - $9,261 3087%
Multiplan $8,103 - $9,261 3324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals