CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $5,011
  • Cash Discount Price: $32,279
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $5,011. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32,279. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 14.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32,279

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,011

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: $32,279 (9056%)
Insurance Median: $5,011 (1406%)
Cash: $32,279 (9056% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,011 (1406% 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 1406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1306%). 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
Healthy Palm Beaches $550 154%
United $828 - $14,526 232%
Aetna $868 - $9,684 244%
Avmed $890 - $16,140 250%
Freedom Health $2,776 - $5,165 779%
Optimum $2,776 779%
Simply Healthcare Plans $4,196 1177%
Corvel Corporation $4,756 1334%
Careworks (Rockport) $4,857 1363%
Prime Health $4,857 1363%
Molina $6,133 - $8,715 1721%
Health Sun Health Plan $6,875 1929%
Aids Healthcare $7,101 - $38,735 1992%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $7,424 2083%
United Ppo $7,650 2146%
Sunshine State Health Plan $8,393 2355%
Health Care District $16,140 4528%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction $16,140 4528%
Plotkin Health $16,140 4528%
Prime Health Sherriff $16,140 4528%
Medica Healthcare $18,722 5253%
Multiplan $24,209 - $27,437 6792%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals