CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $4,809
Cash Discount Price: $19,353
vs. Medicare Baseline: 19.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $4,809. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,353. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 19.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,353

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,809

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: $19,353 (7939%)

Insurance Median: $4,809 (1973%)

Cash: $19,353 (7939% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,809 (1973% 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 1973% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1873%). 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
United	$518 - $8,709	212%
Aetna	$769 - $5,806	315%
Avmed	$890 - $9,676	365%
Freedom Health	$1,664 - $3,096	683%
Optimum	$1,664	683%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,516	1032%
Molina	$3,677 - $5,225	1508%
Health Sun Health Plan	$4,122	1691%
Corvel Corporation	$4,284	1757%
Careworks (Rockport)	$4,375	1795%
Prime Health	$4,375	1795%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$4,451	1826%
United Ppo	$4,587	1882%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,109	2096%
Plotkin Health	$9,676	3969%
Prime Health Sherriff	$9,676	3969%
Medica Healthcare	$11,224	4604%
Multiplan	$14,514 - $16,450	5954%
Evernorth Bh	$15,482	6351%

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 $19,353.
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 Hospital and Medical Center 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.