CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $321
Cash Discount Price: $4,822
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $321. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,822. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,822

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$321

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: $4,822 (1978%)

Insurance Median: $321 (132%)

Cash: $4,822 (1978% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $321 (132% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$174 - $549	71%
Blue Shield	$174 - $1,124	71%
Health Net	$174 - $2,758	71%
Medi-Cal	$174	71%
Molina Medi-Cal	$174	71%
Regal	$209 - $2,411	86%
Iehp	$246 - $393	101%
Central Health Plan	$272	112%
Humana	$296	121%
Alignment	$302	124%
Medicare (plans)	$302	124%
Aetna	$307 - $810	126%
Champus	$307	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$307	126%
Molina Senior	$307	126%
Scan	$307	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$307 - $376	126%
Ahmc	$335	137%
Blue Shield Ppo	$1,124	461%
Cigna	$1,289	529%
Self Pay	$4,822	1978%

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 $4,822.
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 Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center 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.