CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Sycamore Shoals Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $434
  • Cash Discount Price: $560
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Sycamore Shoals Hospital is $434. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $560. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$434

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: $560 (157%)
Insurance Median: $434 (122%)
Cash: $560 (157% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $434 (122% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $1,263 63%
Aetna $317 - $2,380 89%
Amerigroup $317 - $421 89%
Humana $317 89%
Managed Medicaire $317 89%
Medicare (plans) $317 89%
Sentara Health $317 - $1,038 89%
United Mine Workers Of America $317 89%
UnitedHealthcare $317 - $3,731 89%
Molina Healthcare $329 - $459 92%
Cigna $332 - $542 93%
Devoted Health Plan $332 93%
Nhc Advantage $332 93%
Wellcare $336 - $3,731 94%
Optima Health $442 124%
Ambetter / Centene $690 194%
Medcost $1,306 366%
First Health Coventry $2,798 785%
Seven Corners, Inc. $3,731 1047%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals