CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,338
Cash Discount Price: $5,488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $2,338. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,338

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: $5,488 (1540%)

Insurance Median: $2,338 (656%)

Cash: $5,488 (1540% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,338 (656% 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 656% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 556%). 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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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 - $2,470	124%
Absolute Total Care	$625 - $988	175%
Cigna	$867 - $1,773	243%
Sc State Employees	$873	245%
Nhc Advantage	$1,043	293%
Pruitt Health	$1,043	293%
Blue Choice Health Plan	$1,250	351%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,250 - $5,214	351%
Aetna	$1,287 - $2,163	361%
Medcost	$2,749 - $3,748	771%
Vocational Rehab	$2,964	832%
Employers Health Network	$3,018	847%
Evernorth	$4,390	1232%
First Health	$4,528	1270%
Global Excel Management	$4,555	1278%
Humana	$4,665	1309%
Multiplan	$4,665	1309%
National Choicecare	$4,665	1309%
Prime Health	$4,665	1309%
Novanet	$4,939	1386%

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 $5,488.
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 Grand Strand Regional 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.