CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $858
Cash Discount Price: $4,570
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $858. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,570. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,570

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$858

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: $4,570 (1875%)

Insurance Median: $858 (352%)

Cash: $4,570 (1875% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $858 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$236 - $1,027	97%
Aetna	$243 - $925	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$243 - $7,678	100%
Cigna	$243 - $576	100%
Cms	$243	100%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$243 - $6,920	100%
Devoted Health	$243	100%
Humana	$243	100%
Kaiser	$243 - $7,666	100%
Select Health	$243 - $496	100%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$642 - $676	263%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$4,261 - $6,659	1748%
Kaiser Public Option	$5,097	2091%
Phcs	$7,181	2946%
Multiplan	$7,834	3214%
First Health	$9,139	3749%
Midlands Choice	$9,139	3749%

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 $4,570.
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 Colorado Hospital Authority 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.