CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $5,391
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,883
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $5,391. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,883. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 22.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,883

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,391

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $6,883 (2824%)
Insurance Median: $5,391 (2212%)
Cash: $6,883 (2824% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,391 (2212% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 2212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2112%). 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
Aetna $196 - $6,309 80%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $230 - $7,456 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $245 - $5,736 101%
Amerihealth Caritas $249 - $630 102%
Cigna $249 - $6,309 102%
Upmc Health Plan $388 - $3,329 159%
UnitedHealthcare $401 - $5,391 164%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $651 267%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $679 279%
Pa Health & Wellness $682 280%
Geisinger $692 - $5,156 284%
Intergroup $7,456 - $9,750 3059%
Coventry/First Health $9,177 3765%
Saudi Armed Forces $9,177 3765%
Health Payors Organization $9,750 4000%
Multiplan $9,750 4000%
National Provider Network $10,324 4235%
Private Health Care Systems $10,324 4235%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens