CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,695
Cash Discount Price: $549
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hancock County Hospital is $1,695. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $549. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$549

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,695

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: $549 (154%)

Insurance Median: $1,695 (476%)

Cash: $549 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,695 (476% 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 476% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 376%). 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	$224 - $1,797	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$290 - $2,388	81%
Cigna	$427 - $1,780	120%
Optima Health	$455	128%
Aetna	$459 - $1,700	129%
Molina Healthcare	$464 - $1,780	130%
Sentara Health	$616 - $1,695	173%
Amerigroup	$642 - $1,695	180%
Medcost	$1,136	319%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,695	476%
Managed Medicaire	$1,695	476%
Medicare (plans)	$1,695	476%
United Mine Workers Of America	$1,695	476%
Wellcare	$1,695 - $2,388	476%
Humana	$1,723	483%
Devoted Health Plan	$1,780	499%
Nhc Advantage	$1,780	499%
First Health Coventry	$1,910	536%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$2,388	670%

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 $549.
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 Hancock County 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.