CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,618
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,953
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Parkridge Medical Center is $2,618. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,953. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,953

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,618

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: $8,953 (3673%)
Insurance Median: $2,618 (1074%)
Cash: $8,953 (3673% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,618 (1074% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1074% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 974%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $92 - $4,730 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $2,932 52%
Health One Alliance $213 - $6,149 87%
United $314 - $4,257 129%
Humana $343 - $6,149 141%
Ambetter / Centene $420 - $447 172%
Amerigroup $1,284 - $1,438 527%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $1,555 - $1,741 638%
Apex Health $1,605 - $1,797 658%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $1,605 - $1,797 658%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $1,605 - $1,797 658%
Peach State $1,689 - $1,892 693%
Wellcare $1,689 - $1,892 693%
Cigna $2,897 - $7,567 1188%
Value Option $4,223 - $4,730 1732%
Magellan Behavioral Health $5,068 - $5,676 2079%
Multiplan $5,068 - $5,676 2079%
North Ga Health Services $5,490 - $6,149 2252%
Employers Health Network $5,912 - $6,622 2425%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $5,912 - $6,622 2425%
Compsych $6,757 - $7,567 2772%
Beech Street $7,432 - $8,324 3049%
Prime Health $7,432 - $8,324 3049%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals