CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Lancaster General Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,063
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,609
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Lancaster General Hospital is $1,063. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,609. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,609

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,063

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: $2,609 (732%)
Insurance Median: $1,063 (298%)
Cash: $2,609 (732% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,063 (298% 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 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 $193 - $691 54%
UnitedHealthcare $212 - $2,218 59%
Gateway $225 63%
Tricare $319 89%
Highmark $351 - $2,609 98%
Albright Life $354 99%
Coatesville Va $354 99%
Hospice Generic $354 99%
Lebanon Veterans Hospital $354 99%
Medicare (plans) $354 - $392 99%
Aetna $358 - $1,189 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $360 - $2,218 101%
Amerihealth Caritas $362 102%
Cigna $365 - $1,969 102%
Health Partners Mcr Advantage $365 102%
Devoted Health $372 104%
Pa Health And Wellness Mcr $372 104%
Upmc For You $393 110%
Hospice And Community Care $496 139%
Elap Employees $503 141%
Oscar Health Plan $691 194%
Old Order Group $704 - $835 198%
Lg Coresource/Lg Eliance $744 209%
Lancashire Hall $783 - $2,609 220%
Nursing Home Op Services $783 220%
Affilia Home Health $1,044 - $2,609 293%
Claim Watcher Plus $1,063 298%
Masonic Homes $1,096 - $2,609 307%
Claim Watcher $1,170 328%
Elap Other Groups $1,290 362%
Eliance Health Solutions $1,670 469%
Highmark Commercial Preferred $1,745 - $2,609 490%
Ehp $2,139 600%
Upmc Commercial $2,139 - $2,218 600%
Devon $2,218 622%
Geisinger Commercial $2,218 622%
Intergroup Services $2,218 622%
Preferred Healthcare $2,218 622%
Medi-Share Christian Care $2,479 696%
Commercial Generic $2,609 732%
Highmark Commercial Non-Preferred $2,609 - $2,630 732%
Magellan $2,609 732%
United Behavioral Health $2,609 732%
Value Options $2,609 732%
Workers Compensation $2,609 732%
Gift Of Life Donor Program $13,500 3788%

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