CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mountains Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,322
Cash Discount Price: $1,935
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mountains Community Hospital is $2,322. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,935. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29101 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,935

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,322

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: $1,935 (794%)

Insurance Median: $2,322 (953%)

Cash: $1,935 (794% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,322 (953% 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 953% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 853%). 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

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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
Kaiser	$174 - $3,096	71%
Ccn	$234	96%
Blue Shield	$372 - $413	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$545	224%
Molina	$2,177	893%
Aetna	$2,322 - $2,704	953%
Cigna	$3,387	1389%
Usa	$3,628	1488%
Healthnet	$3,897	1599%
Phcs	$4,112	1687%

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 $1,935.
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 Mountains Community 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.