CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Reston Hospital Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,800
Cash Discount Price: $8,995
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Reston Hospital Center is $1,800. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,995. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1850 Town Center Parkway, Reston, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,995

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,800

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: $8,995 (2524%)

Insurance Median: $1,800 (505%)

Cash: $8,995 (2524% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,800 (505% 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 505% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 405%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$319 - $1,280	89%
United	$828 - $4,048	232%
Lifeworks	$1,709	479%
Cigna	$1,781 - $3,031	500%
Aetna	$1,819	510%
Universal Healthcare Group	$1,979	555%
Carefirst	$4,380	1229%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$5,397	1514%
Virginia Health Network	$6,386	1792%
Corvel	$6,476	1817%
Occunet Workers Comp	$7,196	2019%
4Most Health Network	$8,095	2271%

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 $8,995.
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 Reston Hospital 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.