CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Palm Bay Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,171
Cash Discount Price: $1,410
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Palm Bay Hospital is $2,171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,410. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1425 Malabar Rd, Ne, Palm Bay, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,410

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,171

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: $1,410 (396%)

Insurance Median: $2,171 (609%)

Cash: $1,410 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,171 (609% 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 609% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 509%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $5,640	18%
Health First Health Plan	$165 - $1,681	46%
Molina Healthcare	$207 - $6,317	58%
Humana	$211 - $5,640	59%
Aetna	$217 - $6,204	61%
Amerigroup	$217 - $5,640	61%
Sunshine Health Plan	$217 - $5,922	61%
Corizon Health	$364	102%
Florida Healthcare Plans	$1,782	500%
Florida Blue	$2,071 - $2,172	581%
Cigna	$2,171 - $2,324	609%
Disney Cruise Line	$3,384	949%
Prime Heath Services, Inc.	$4,230	1187%
Multiplan	$4,512	1266%

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 $1,410.
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 Palm Bay Hospital 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.