CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,063
Cash Discount Price: $818
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Swedish Medical Center is $1,063. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $818. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$818

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,063

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: $818 (229%)

Insurance Median: $1,063 (298%)

Cash: $818 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,063 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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
Kaiser	$404 - $606	113%
Aetna	$416 - $1,443	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$424 - $1,714	119%
Humana	$428	120%
Blue Shield	$436	122%
Amerigroup	$444	125%
Cigna	$485 - $1,197	136%
Community Health Plan	$646	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$727 - $1,348	204%
Coordinated Care	$747	210%
Blue Shield-Ballard	$1,063 - $1,418	298%
Blue Shield-First Hill	$1,063 - $1,418	298%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek	$1,063 - $1,418	298%
Blue Shield-Redmond	$1,063 - $1,418	298%
Providence Health Plan	$1,227	344%
First Choice	$1,795 - $1,909	504%

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 $818.
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 Swedish Medical 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.