CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,611
Cash Discount Price: $522
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Hancock County Hospital is $1,611. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $522. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$522

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,611

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: $522 (214%)

Insurance Median: $1,611 (661%)

Cash: $522 (214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,611 (661% 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 661% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 561%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$117 - $1,708	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$203 - $2,269	83%
Amerigroup	$327 - $1,611	134%
Cigna	$427 - $1,692	175%
Optima Health	$455	187%
Aetna	$459 - $1,616	188%
Molina Healthcare	$464 - $1,692	190%
Sentara Health	$586 - $1,611	240%
Medcost	$1,080	443%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,611	661%
Managed Medicaire	$1,611	661%
Medicare (plans)	$1,611	661%
United Mine Workers Of America	$1,611	661%
Wellcare	$1,611 - $2,269	661%
Humana	$1,637	672%
Devoted Health Plan	$1,692	694%
Nhc Advantage	$1,692	694%
First Health Coventry	$1,815	745%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$2,269	931%

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 $522.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hancock County Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.