CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,744
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,194
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania is $1,744. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,744

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: $7,194 (2018%)
Insurance Median: $1,744 (489%)
Cash: $7,194 (2018% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,744 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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
Gspp And Wissahickon Hospice $183 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $193 - $7,194 54%
Kaiser Permanente $202 - $7,194 57%
Paired Kidney Exchange $216 61%
Keystone Mercy Health Plan $247 - $7,194 69%
Pa Medical Assistance $263 - $7,194 74%
Upmc $288 - $7,194 81%
UnitedHealthcare $323 - $7,194 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $348 - $4,386 98%
Health Partners $348 - $7,194 98%
Keystone Hmo Proactive $348 98%
Ibc Commercial Hpn $360 101%
Medicare (plans) $367 - $374 103%
Philadelphia Va Medical Center $367 103%
Tricare $367 103%
Ibc $374 105%
Cigna $378 - $3,237 106%
Geisinger Health Plan $378 - $1,163 106%
Humana $378 - $5,755 106%
Devoted Health $385 108%
Pa Health And Wellness $385 - $605 108%
Penn Life (Living Independently For Elders) $385 108%
Aetna $389 - $7,194 109%
Clover Health Plan $396 111%
Keystone First $407 114%
Us Family Health Plan $422 118%
Gateway Health Plan $455 128%
Elap $521 146%
Claims Watcher $587 - $660 165%
Oscar Health Plan $623 175%
Centivo $660 185%
Elap Services $682 191%
Highmark $771 216%
Penn Global Medicine $972 273%
Horizon Nj Health $1,216 - $1,265 341%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $1,583 444%
Pgm - Regie De L'Assurance Maladie Quebec $1,655 464%
Pgm - Kuwait Defense $2,518 - $3,237 706%
Qualcare $2,734 767%
Olympus $2,827 793%
Coventry $2,878 - $3,669 807%
Pgm - Chop $2,878 807%
Wissahickon Hospice $2,878 807%
Healthamerica/Coventry $3,237 - $3,525 908%
First Health Global $3,597 1009%
Health Net $4,316 1211%
Pgm - Royal Embassy Of Saudi Arabia $4,316 1211%
Pgm - Embassy Of Qatar $4,676 1312%
Pgm - Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care (Ohip) $4,676 1312%
Interlink $4,820 1352%
Pgm - Embassy Of The United Emirates/Ipc $5,036 1413%
Health America/Ccn $5,755 1615%
Intergroup $5,755 1615%
Pgm - Kuwait Health Division $5,755 1615%
Pgm - Kuwait Oil $5,755 1615%
Preferred Care $5,755 1615%
Blue Quality Centers For Transplant (Bqct) $7,194 2018%
City Of Philadelphia Behavioral Health $7,194 2018%
Commercial Other $7,194 2018%
International Pfs $7,194 2018%
United Behavioral Health $7,194 2018%
Workers Compensation $7,194 2018%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals