CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,810
Cash Discount Price: $2,228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is $1,810. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,810

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: $2,228 (914%)

Insurance Median: $1,810 (743%)

Cash: $2,228 (914% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,810 (743% 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 743% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 643%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Health_Net	$106 - $1,905	43%
Kaiser	$111 - $1,654	46%
United_Healthcare	$145 - $376	59%
Heritage	$158 - $2,132	65%
Iehp	$187	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$196 - $1,950	80%
Aetna	$713	292%
Cigna	$1,999	820%
Primecare	$2,220	911%
Palomar	$2,617	1074%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$3,898	1599%
Multiplan	$5,012	2056%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$5,012	2056%

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 $2,228.
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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital 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.