CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $761
Cash Discount Price: $2,963
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ascension Seton Cedar Park is $761. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,963. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Medical Parkway, Cedar Park, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,963

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$761

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: $2,963 (831%)

Insurance Median: $761 (214%)

Cash: $2,963 (831% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $761 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Champva	$229 - $301	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$253 - $1,707	71%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$253 - $294	71%
Dell Star	$253 - $294	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$253 - $294	71%
Wellpoint Star	$253 - $294	71%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$253 - $318	71%
Ambetter / Centene	$294 - $318	82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$294 - $318	82%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$318	89%
Tricare	$336	94%
Humana	$435	122%
Superior Star	$761 - $5,823	214%
Superior Star Foster	$761 - $5,823	214%
Superior Star Kids	$761 - $5,823	214%
Superior Star Plus	$761 - $5,823	214%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$856 - $6,551	240%
Seton Performance Plus	$991	278%
Aetna	$1,345 - $2,375	377%
Cigna	$1,610	452%
Covenant Health	$2,375	666%

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 $2,963.
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 Ascension Seton Cedar Park 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.