CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Metro Nashville General Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $80
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,638
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Metro Nashville General Hospital is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,638. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,638

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$80

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: $2,638 (740%)
Insurance Median: $80 (22%)
Cash: $2,638 (740% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $80 (22% 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
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $80 12%
Corizon $52 15%
Amerigroup $70 20%
Amerivantage $70 20%
Cigna $72 - $80 20%
Aetna $80 - $2,418 22%
Blue $80 22%
Humana $80 22%
Medicare (plans) $80 22%
Upmc $80 22%
Wellcare $80 22%
Farm Bureau $82 23%
Corecivic $88 25%
Ambetter / Centene $112 31%
Naphcare $120 34%
Provider Network Of America $136 38%
Bluecare $193 54%
Tenncare $193 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $308 - $406 86%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals