CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $530
Cash Discount Price: $1,402
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $530. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,402. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,402

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$530

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: $1,402 (575%)

Insurance Median: $530 (217%)

Cash: $1,402 (575% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $530 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Trivalley Medical Group	$225	92%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$282 - $307	116%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$307 - $461	126%
Dignity Health	$307 - $461	126%
Epic Health Plan	$307 - $874	126%
Vantage Medical Group	$307 - $461	126%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$353 - $1,708	145%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$387	159%
Heritage Provider Network	$521 - $1,795	214%
Adventist Health	$530 - $716	217%
Blue Shield Of California	$630 - $783	258%
UnitedHealthcare	$648	266%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$663 - $895	272%
Cigna	$910	373%
Aetna	$1,024 - $2,460	420%
Multiplan	$1,989 - $2,686	816%

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 $1,402.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta 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.