CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Florida University Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $5,081
Cash Discount Price: $23,855
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at HCA Florida University Hospital is $5,081. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23,855. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 20.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3476 S University Dr., Davie, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23,855

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,081

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: $23,855 (9786%)

Insurance Median: $5,081 (2084%)

Cash: $23,855 (9786% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,081 (2084% 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 2084% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1984%). 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 - $10,735	212%
Aetna	$809 - $7,156	332%
Avmed	$890 - $11,928	365%
Freedom Health	$2,052	842%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$3,101	1272%
Careworks (Rockport)	$4,375	1795%
Prime Health	$4,375	1795%
Molina	$4,532	1859%
Health Sun Health Plan	$5,081	2084%
United Ppo	$5,654	2319%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$6,298	2584%

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 $23,855.
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 University 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.