CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$182 - $336
from 2 insurers · median $259
Cignaest.$182
Insurer A*$336
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $36329% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Short Term Acute Care HospitalVoluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
University of Maryland Medical System · Bel Air, MD
500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014(443) 643-3303
33
In-network payers
166
Disclosed rate categories
161
Beds
2
Care quality
About this hospital
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is a 161-bed voluntary non-profit - other hospital in Bel Air, MD, affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 33 in-network payers and 166 disclosed rate categories.
CCN (Medicare provider number)
210049
NPI
1598761355
Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Beds
161
Care Quality
2
Insurance Accepted
Insurance acceptance may vary by specific plan, network status, and services required. Contact your insurance provider or the hospital's billing department to confirm coverage details.
Ameri HealthAspirus Health PlanAvera Health PlansBanner HealthCenteneEMI Health
Prices for common services
The 24 services Upper Chesapeake Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$428
negotiated rate
Aetna$428
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $88251% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$470 - $553
from 2 insurers · median $512
Aetna$553
Insurer A*est.$470
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $60916% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$731 - $814
from 2 insurers · median $773
Aetna$814
Insurer A*est.$731
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $94919% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$1,186 - $2,200
from 2 insurers · median $1,693
Insurer A*$1,186
Insurer B*est.$2,200
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $2,60435% below nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Mammography
Diagnostic mammography, bilateral
CPT 77066
$877 - $888
from 2 insurers · median $883
Aetna$877
Insurer A*est.$888
Medicare $112Nearby hospitals $1,12922% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$548 - $606
from 2 insurers · median $577
Aetna$606
Insurer A*est.$548
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $70819% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of one breast
CPT 76642
$392 - $399
from 2 insurers · median $395
Aetna$399
Insurer A*est.$392
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $79951% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of blood vessels in both sides of the neck
CPT 93880
$990 - $1,201
from 2 insurers · median $1,095
Aetna$990
Insurer A*est.$1,201
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,52528% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$5,752
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$5,752
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $7,30221% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$7,099
negotiated rate
Insurer A*$7,099
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $9,14422% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$729
negotiated rate
Aetna$729
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $7766% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$929
negotiated rate
Aetna$929
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $1,12117% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$756
negotiated rate
Aetna$756
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $1,44248% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$119
negotiated rate
Aetna$119
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $16026% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$263 - $433
from 2 insurers · median $348
Cignaest.$263
Insurer A*$433
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $62945% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$317
negotiated rate
Aetna$317
Medicare $558Nearby hospitals $3407% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$697
negotiated rate
CignaNot published
Insurer A*$697
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $94927% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia
CPT 49650
$5,428
negotiated rate
Aetna$5,428
Medicare $6,176Nearby hospitals $7,22425% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$294 - $425
from 2 insurers · median $360
Cignaest.$294
Insurer A*$425
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $48426% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Hand X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73130
$157 - $177
from 2 insurers · median $167
Aetna$177
Insurer A*est.$157
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $20419% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Wrist X-ray, at least three views
CPT 73110
$183 - $205
from 2 insurers · median $194
Aetna$205
Insurer A*est.$183
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $23518% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$985
negotiated rate
Aetna$985
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $1,36128% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, without contrast
CPT 71250
$106 - $160
from 2 insurers · median $133
Cignaest.$106
Insurer A*$160
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $19632% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 13 | 206% | 1 | 12 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 187% | 0 | 21 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
Location
500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014
(443) 643-3303
Comparable hospitals nearby
The nearest hospitals of similar type and size. Their rates are compared with Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for the same insurers and services above.
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD · 17 mi · 145 bedsView rates
▲ Rates typically 48% higher than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (23 services)
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
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▼ Rates typically 72% lower than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (18 services)
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD · 19 mi · 185 bedsView rates
▲ Rates typically 73% higher than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (20 services)
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore, MD · 21 mi · 183 bedsView rates
▲ Rates typically 18% higher than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (24 services)
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD · 23 mi · 131 bedsView rates
▲ Rates typically 38% higher than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (23 services)
St. Agnes Hospital
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▼ Rates typically 63% lower than Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (24 services)
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Maryland General Hospital
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Laurel Regional Hospital
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Frequently asked questions
About Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
For MRI lumbar spine without contrast (CPT 72148), published negotiated rates at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center range from $263 to $433 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $263. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $629. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center range from $182 to $336 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $182. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $363. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center range from $929 to $929 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $929. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,121. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center range from $428 to $428 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $428. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $882. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many beds does Upper Chesapeake Medical Center have?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center has 161 beds. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Upper Chesapeake Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014. Its main phone number is (443) 643-3303.
What is Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 210049.
What is Upper Chesapeake Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is 1598761355.
What health system is Upper Chesapeake Medical Center part of?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System.
Which insurance plans are in network at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center lists 33 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?
166 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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