CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,998
Cash Discount Price: $31,599
vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $3,998. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31,599. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 16.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31,599

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,998

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: $31,599 (12963%)

Insurance Median: $3,998 (1640%)

Cash: $31,599 (12963% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,998 (1640% 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 1640% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1540%). 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 - $14,220	212%
Avmed	$738 - $1,863	303%
Aetna	$913 - $9,480	375%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$1,485	609%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$2,275	933%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$2,275	933%
Freedom Health Care	$2,465	1011%
Optimum Healthcare	$2,465	1011%
Corvel Corporation	$3,956	1623%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$3,956	1623%
Prime Health	$4,040	1657%
Simply Healthcare	$4,866	1996%
Molina	$6,004 - $8,532	2463%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$8,058	3306%
Plotkin Health	$15,800	6482%
Prime Health Sheriff	$15,800	6482%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$17,380 - $29,071	7130%
Multiplan	$23,699 - $26,859	9722%

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 $31,599.
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 HCA Florida Northside Hospital 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.