CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,410
Cash Discount Price: $13,040
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $3,410. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,040. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,040

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,410

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: $13,040 (5349%)

Insurance Median: $3,410 (1399%)

Cash: $13,040 (5349% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,410 (1399% 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 1399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1299%). 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 - $5,903	212%
Aetna	$769 - $3,935	315%
Freedom Health	$1,115 - $2,099	457%
Optimum	$1,115 - $1,128	457%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,685 - $1,705	691%
Avmed	$2,119 - $6,558	869%
Molina	$2,204 - $3,542	904%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,761 - $2,794	1133%
Aids Healthcare	$2,852 - $15,740	1170%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,981 - $3,017	1223%
United Ppo	$3,072 - $3,109	1260%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,422 - $3,463	1404%
Corvel Corporation	$4,284	1757%
Careworks (Rockport)	$4,375	1795%
Prime Health	$4,375	1795%
Plotkin Health	$6,481 - $6,558	2659%
Prime Health Sherriff	$6,481 - $6,558	2659%
Medica Healthcare	$7,648 - $7,739	3137%
Multiplan	$9,722 - $11,149	3988%

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 $13,040.
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 Westside Regional 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.