CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $281
Cash Discount Price: $745
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $745. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$745

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$281

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: $745 (209%)

Insurance Median: $281 (79%)

Cash: $745 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $281 (79% 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.

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
Highmark Wholecare	$49 - $339	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $1,464	16%
Tricare	$73 - $331	20%
Aetna	$81 - $983	23%
Amerihealth Caritas	$81 - $358	23%
Highmark	$81 - $7,902	23%
Geisinger Health Plan	$82 - $365	23%
United Mine Workers Of America	$82 - $364	23%
Upmc Health Plan	$82 - $3,487	23%
Cigna	$83 - $2,175	23%
Ambetter / Centene	$86 - $383	24%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial	$102 - $728	29%
Geisinger	$115 - $1,019	32%
Humana	$358	100%
Pa Workers Compensation	$422 - $3,661	118%

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 $745.
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 Punxsutawney Area Hospital 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.