CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $3,576
Cash Discount Price: $12,632
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Trident Medical Center is $3,576. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,632. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 10.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,632

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,576

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: $12,632 (3544%)

Insurance Median: $3,576 (1003%)

Cash: $12,632 (3544% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,576 (1003% 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 1003% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 903%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Select Health	$388	109%
Blue Choice	$443	124%
United	$443 - $5,684	124%
Absolute Total Care	$625 - $2,274	175%
Sc State Employees	$873	245%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$1,281	359%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,281 - $12,000	359%
Aetna	$1,959 - $4,523	550%
Nhc Advantage	$2,400	673%
Pruitt Health	$2,400	673%
Medcost	$4,825 - $7,099	1354%
Employers Health Network	$5,684	1595%
Vocational Rehab	$6,821	1914%
Humana	$8,211 - $9,474	2304%
First Health	$9,221	2587%
Evernorth	$10,106	2835%
Multiplan	$10,737	3012%
Prime Health	$10,737	3012%
Novanet	$11,369	3190%

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 $12,632.
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 Trident 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.