CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,497
Cash Discount Price: $1,574
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is $3,497. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,574. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 14.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 Nw 12Th Ave Suite 2175, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,574

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,497

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: $1,574 (646%)

Insurance Median: $3,497 (1435%)

Cash: $1,574 (646% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,497 (1435% 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 1435% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1335%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
UnitedHealthcare	$244 - $3,330	100%
Aetna	$263 - $3,789	108%
Solis Health	$268	110%
Humana	$277	114%
Careplus	$1,457	598%
Sunshine Health	$1,538	631%
Avmed	$1,851 - $2,730	759%
Molina Healthcare Of Fl	$2,226	913%
Oscar Health Of Fl	$2,470	1013%
Amerihealth Caritas Fl	$2,494	1023%
Cigna	$2,905 - $3,500	1192%
Employers Health Network	$3,497	1435%
Simply Healthcare	$3,497	1435%
Curative	$3,650	1497%
First Health	$3,789	1554%
Health First New York Health Insurance	$3,789	1554%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,050 - $5,601	1661%
Broward Health	$4,080	1674%
Beech Street	$4,663	1913%
Dimension Health	$4,663	1913%
Multiplan	$4,663	1913%

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 $1,574.
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 Miami Hospital and Clinics 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.