CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $209
  • Cash Discount Price: $221
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Erlanger Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$209

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: $221 (91%)
Insurance Median: $209 (86%)
Cash: $221 (91% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $209 (86% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $67 - $524 27%
Aetna $72 - $2,071 30%
Amerigroup $72 - $884 30%
Caresource $72 - $884 30%
Peach State Hlth Plan $72 - $184 30%
Cigna $86 - $1,902 35%
Bluecare $88 - $578 36%
Devoted Health $96 - $259 39%
Humana $106 - $500 43%
Atrio Health $115 - $274 47%
Point Comfort Underwriters $115 - $449 47%
Alexian $125 - $249 51%
Pruitthealth Premier $134 - $256 55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $171 - $3,382 70%
Occunet $211 - $437 87%
Wellpoint $219 90%
Clover $222 - $249 91%
Upmc $222 - $249 91%
American Health $228 - $257 94%
Nhc $233 - $262 96%
Medicare (plans) $249 102%
Simpra Advantage $274 112%
Ambetter / Centene $277 - $312 114%
Caresource Ga $351 - $630 144%
Caresource Tn $351 - $630 144%
Olympus $374 - $3,170 153%
Alliant $399 - $3,170 164%
Pnoa $418 - $554 171%
Caresource Nc $424 - $630 174%
First Health $3,382 - $3,593 1387%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals