CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: UPMC Lititz

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,948
Cash Discount Price: $2,986
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at UPMC Lititz is $1,948. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,986. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,986

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,948

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: $2,986 (838%)

Insurance Median: $1,948 (547%)

Cash: $2,986 (838% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,948 (547% 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 547% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 447%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$252 - $3,662	71%
Premier Comp Solutions	$280	79%
Amerihealth Caritas	$334	94%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$334	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$340 - $2,334	95%
Upmc Health Plan	$342 - $3,952	96%
Aetna	$358 - $2,329	100%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$358	100%
Cigna	$360 - $2,007	101%
Geisinger	$360 - $3,594	101%
Upmc Work Partners	$525	147%
Keystone Autism Services	$549	154%
Prime Net	$667 - $3,603	187%
Keystone Health Plan	$995 - $2,334	279%
Preferred Healthcare System	$2,737 - $3,732	768%
Multiplan	$4,230	1187%

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 $2,986.
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 Lititz 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.