CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,233
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,437
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at UPMC Passavant is $1,233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,233

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: $5,437 (1525%)
Insurance Median: $1,233 (346%)
Cash: $5,437 (1525% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,233 (346% 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 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). 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 $289 - $1,097 81%
UnitedHealthcare $303 - $375 85%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $340 - $4,186 95%
Aetna $358 - $375 100%
Amerihealth Caritas $368 - $411 103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $368 - $390 103%
Pa Health & Wellness $368 - $448 103%
Upmc Work Partners $502 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $554 - $3,303 155%
Private Health Care Systems $584 - $8,427 164%
Cigna $3,081 - $3,624 864%
Coventry/First Health $6,343 1780%
Intergroup $7,521 - $8,155 2110%
Humana $7,702 - $8,427 2161%
Multiplan $7,702 - $8,427 2161%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals