CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Manatee Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $673
Cash Discount Price: $588
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Manatee Memorial Hospital is $673. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $588. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 206 2Nd St E, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$588

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$673

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $588 (165%)

Insurance Median: $673 (189%)

Cash: $588 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $673 (189% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Humana	$210 - $5,846	59%
Aetna	$265 - $7,360	74%
Av_Med	$335 - $9,300	94%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Fl	$474 - $673	133%
Multiplan	$813 - $22,585	228%
Cigna	$856	240%
United_Healthcare	$859	241%

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 $588.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Manatee Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.