CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $4,449
Cash Discount Price: $11,095
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hendrick Medical Center is $4,449. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,095. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 12.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,095

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,449

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: $11,095 (3113%)

Insurance Median: $4,449 (1248%)

Cash: $11,095 (3113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,449 (1248% 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 1248% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1148%). 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
Firstcare Star	$328	92%
Superior Health Plan	$374	105%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$374	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,088 - $4,882	305%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$3,262	915%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,327 - $6,102	1214%
Cigna	$6,102	1712%
Aetna	$6,990	1961%
Private Healthcare Systems	$7,212 - $8,876	2023%
Healthsmart	$8,321	2335%
Omni Networks	$8,321 - $9,430	2335%
Multiplan	$9,874	2770%

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 $11,095.
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 Hendrick Medical Center 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.