CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $385
Cash Discount Price: $592
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Milton S Hershey Medical Center is $385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $592. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$592

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$385

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: $592 (166%)

Insurance Median: $385 (108%)

Cash: $592 (166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $385 (108% 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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$315 - $370	88%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$315 - $370	88%
[Cbc]	$321 - $1,183	90%
[Geisinger]	$333 - $1,331	93%
[Health Partners Plans]	$344 - $377	97%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$346 - $381	97%
[Highmark]	$366 - $1,990	103%
Aetna	$374 - $1,016	105%
Humana	$374	105%
[Healthspring]	$374	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$377 - $964	106%
[Upmc]	$377 - $1,320	106%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$463	130%
Cigna	$1,142	320%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$1,340	376%
[Highmark Aca]	$1,393	391%
[First Health]	$1,429	401%
[Multiplan]	$1,429	401%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$1,592	447%

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 $592.
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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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.