CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $796
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $796. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$796

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $796 (327%)

Insurance Median: $115 (47%)

Cash: $796 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (47% 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.

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
Triwest	$43 - $216	18%
Aetna	$45 - $225	18%
Medicare (plans)	$45 - $228	18%
Tribute Health	$45 - $225	18%
Va	$45 - $223	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $351	19%
Cigna	$46 - $890	19%
Essence Healthcare	$46 - $232	19%
Humana	$46 - $230	19%
Primewell Health Services	$46 - $627	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $679	19%
Wellcare By Allwell	$46 - $228	19%
Wellcare Non	$46 - $228	19%
Devoted Health Plan	$47 - $234	19%
Ambetter / Centene	$66 - $328	27%
Northwest Health Plan	$76 - $378	31%
Qualchoice Novasys	$76 - $378	31%
Vantos	$76 - $379	31%
Health Advantage	$351	144%

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 $796.
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 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 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.