CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $6,685
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,903
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is $6,685. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,903. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 18.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,903

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,685

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: $26,903 (7548%)
Insurance Median: $6,685 (1876%)
Cash: $26,903 (7548% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,685 (1876% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1876% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1776%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $809 - $8,071 227%
United $828 - $12,106 232%
Avmed $845 - $13,452 237%
Freedom Health $2,314 - $4,304 649%
Optimum $2,314 649%
Simply Healthcare Plans $3,497 981%
Corvel Corporation $4,939 1386%
Careworks (Rockport) $5,043 1415%
Prime Health $5,043 1415%
Molina $5,112 - $7,264 1434%
Health Sun Health Plan $5,730 1608%
Aids Healthcare $5,919 - $32,284 1661%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $6,188 1736%
United Ppo $6,376 1789%
Sunshine State Health Plan $6,995 1963%
Plotkin Health $13,452 3774%
Prime Health Sherriff $13,452 3774%
Medica Healthcare $15,873 4453%
Multiplan $20,177 - $22,868 5661%
Evernorth Bh $21,522 6038%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals