CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $4,991
Cash Discount Price: $5,769
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc is $4,991. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 14.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,991

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: $5,769 (1619%)

Insurance Median: $4,991 (1400%)

Cash: $5,769 (1619% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,991 (1400% 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 1400% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1300%). 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	$479 - $1,199	134%
UnitedHealthcare	$482 - $5,269	135%
Sentara Community Plan	$564	158%
Aetna	$591 - $41,100	166%
Humana	$591	166%
Amerihealth Caritas	$1,474	414%
Healthy Blue	$1,474	414%
Carolina Complete Health	$1,504	422%
Wellcare	$1,519	426%
Sentara Health Plans	$2,968	833%
Cigna	$4,257	1194%
Virginia Health Network	$4,487 - $5,128	1259%
Medcost	$5,449 - $5,898	1529%
First Health	$5,769	1619%
Multiplan	$5,898	1655%
Phcs	$5,898 - $6,090	1655%
Vhn	$5,898 - $6,090	1655%
Johns Hopkins Healthcare	$6,090	1709%

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 $5,769.
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 Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc 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.