CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $677
  • Cash Discount Price: $642
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Swedish Medical Center is $677. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $642. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$642

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$677

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: $642 (263%)
Insurance Median: $677 (278%)
Cash: $642 (263% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $677 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $276 - $414 113%
Aetna $285 - $987 117%
UnitedHealthcare $290 - $1,172 119%
Humana $293 120%
Blue Shield $298 122%
Amerigroup $304 125%
Cigna $332 - $763 136%
Community Health Plan $442 181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $497 - $859 204%
Coordinated Care $511 210%
Blue Shield-Ballard $677 - $904 278%
Blue Shield-First Hill $677 - $904 278%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek $677 - $904 278%
Blue Shield-Redmond $677 - $904 278%
Providence Health Plan $839 344%
First Choice $1,095 - $1,165 449%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals