CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $5,281
Cash Discount Price: $21,068
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $5,281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 14.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,281

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: $21,068 (5911%)

Insurance Median: $5,281 (1482%)

Cash: $21,068 (5911% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,281 (1482% 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 1482% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1382%). 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
Aetna	$769 - $6,320	216%
United	$828 - $9,481	232%
Avmed	$890 - $10,534	250%
Freedom Health	$1,812 - $3,371	508%
Optimum	$1,812	508%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,739	768%
Molina	$4,003 - $5,688	1123%
Health Sun Health Plan	$4,487	1259%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$4,846	1360%
Corvel Corporation	$4,980	1397%
United Ppo	$4,993	1401%
Careworks (Rockport)	$5,085	1427%
Prime Health	$5,085	1427%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,562	1560%
Plotkin Health	$10,534	2955%
Prime Health Sherriff	$10,534	2955%
Medica Healthcare	$12,219	3428%
Multiplan	$15,801 - $17,908	4433%
Evernorth Bh	$16,854	4729%

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 $21,068.
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 University Hospital and Medical Center 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.