CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $8,501
Cash Discount Price: $28,337
vs. Medicare Baseline: 34.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is $8,501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28,337. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 34.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2190 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28,337

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,501

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: $28,337 (11624%)

Insurance Median: $8,501 (3487%)

Cash: $28,337 (11624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,501 (3487% 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 3487% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3387%). 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
United	$518 - $12,752	212%
Avmed	$1,695 - $14,168	695%
Aetna	$1,696 - $8,501	696%
Corvel Corporation	$3,940	1616%
Prime Health	$4,023	1650%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$4,147	1701%
Simply	$4,364	1790%
Molina Healthcare	$5,384 - $9,068	2209%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$7,226	2964%
Plotkin Health	$14,168	5812%
Prime Health Sheriff	$14,168	5812%
Evolutions Healthcare	$18,419 - $24,086	7556%
Multiplan	$22,103 - $24,086	9067%
Ppo Next	$24,086	9881%
Novanet	$25,503	10462%

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 $28,337.
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 HCA Florida Twin Cities 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.