CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Lancaster General Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $727
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,917
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Lancaster General Hospital is $727. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,917. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,917

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$727

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: $1,917 (786%)
Insurance Median: $727 (298%)
Cash: $1,917 (786% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $727 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $101 - $473 41%
UnitedHealthcare $111 - $1,629 46%
Gateway $118 48%
Tricare $218 89%
Highmark $240 - $1,917 98%
Albright Life $242 99%
Coatesville Va $242 99%
Hospice Generic $242 99%
Lebanon Veterans Hospital $242 99%
Medicare (plans) $242 - $268 99%
Aetna $245 - $1,189 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $246 - $1,629 101%
Amerihealth Caritas $247 101%
Cigna $250 - $1,447 103%
Health Partners Mcr Advantage $250 103%
Upmc For You $251 103%
Devoted Health $255 105%
Pa Health And Wellness Mcr $255 105%
Elap Employees $344 141%
Hospice And Community Care $364 149%
Oscar Health Plan $473 194%
Old Order Group $518 - $613 212%
Lg Coresource/Lg Eliance $546 224%
Lancashire Hall $575 - $1,917 236%
Nursing Home Op Services $575 236%
Claim Watcher Plus $727 298%
Affilia Home Health $767 - $1,917 315%
Claim Watcher $800 328%
Masonic Homes $805 - $1,917 330%
Elap Other Groups $882 362%
Eliance Health Solutions $1,227 503%
Highmark Commercial Preferred $1,283 - $1,917 526%
Ehp $1,572 645%
Upmc Commercial $1,572 - $1,629 645%
Devon $1,629 668%
Geisinger Commercial $1,629 668%
Intergroup Services $1,629 668%
Preferred Healthcare $1,629 668%
Medi-Share Christian Care $1,821 747%
Commercial Generic $1,917 786%
Highmark Commercial Non-Preferred $1,917 - $1,933 786%
Magellan $1,917 786%
United Behavioral Health $1,917 786%
Value Options $1,917 786%
Workers Compensation $1,917 786%
Gift Of Life Donor Program $13,500 5538%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals