CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Indian Path Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $560
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Indian Path Community Hospital is $404. 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 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$404

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: $404 (113%)

Cash: $560 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $404 (113% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $1,278	63%
Aetna	$317 - $2,380	89%
Amerigroup	$317 - $421	89%
Humana	$317	89%
Managed Medicaire	$317	89%
Medicare (plans)	$317	89%
Mountain Empire Pace	$317	89%
Sentara Health	$317 - $1,288	89%
United Mine Workers Of America	$317	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$317 - $3,731	89%
Molina Healthcare	$329 - $404	92%
Cigna	$332 - $542	93%
Devoted Health Plan	$332	93%
Nhc Advantage	$332	93%
Wellcare	$336 - $3,731	94%
Optima Health	$389	109%
Ambetter / Centene	$690	194%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$760	213%
Medcost	$1,306	366%
First Health Coventry	$2,798	785%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $560.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Indian Path Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.