CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $3,140
  • Cash Discount Price: $10,737
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Parkridge Medical Center is $3,140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 8.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10,737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,140

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: $10,737 (3012%)
Insurance Median: $3,140 (881%)
Cash: $10,737 (3012% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,140 (881% 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 881% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 781%). 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 - $5,673 26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $241 - $3,517 68%
United $341 - $5,105 96%
Health One Alliance $351 - $7,374 98%
Humana $360 - $7,374 101%
Ambetter / Centene $660 - $661 185%
Amerigroup $1,540 - $1,724 432%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $1,865 - $2,089 523%
Apex Health $1,925 - $2,156 540%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $1,925 - $2,156 540%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $1,925 - $2,156 540%
Peach State $2,026 - $2,269 568%
Wellcare $2,026 - $2,269 568%
Cigna $3,474 - $9,076 975%
Value Option $5,065 - $5,673 1421%
Magellan Behavioral Health $6,078 - $6,807 1705%
Multiplan $6,078 - $6,807 1705%
North Ga Health Services $6,584 - $7,374 1847%
Employers Health Network $7,091 - $7,942 1989%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $7,091 - $7,942 1989%
Compsych $8,104 - $9,076 2274%
Beech Street $8,914 - $9,984 2501%
Prime Health $8,914 - $9,984 2501%

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