CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Carilion Giles Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,647
Cash Discount Price: $1,132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Carilion Giles Community Hospital is $1,647. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 159 Hartley Way, Pearisburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,647

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: $1,132 (464%)

Insurance Median: $1,647 (676%)

Cash: $1,132 (464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,647 (676% 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 676% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 576%). 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	$168 - $1,230	69%
Sentara Health Plan	$171 - $2,006	70%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$176	72%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$176	72%
Humana	$176 - $227	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$176 - $2,644	72%
Aetna	$209 - $2,148	86%
Gateway - Tier 3	$1,779	730%
Vhn - Ultra	$2,006	823%
Cigna	$2,180 - $2,329	894%
Connecticare	$2,264	929%
Vhn - Plus	$2,491	1022%
Gateway - Tier 2	$2,588	1062%
Vhn	$2,588	1062%
Vhn - Link	$2,912	1195%
Gateway - Tier 1	$3,073	1261%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$3,073	1261%

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 $1,132.
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 Carilion Giles Community 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.