CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Sarasota

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,309
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,745
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Sarasota is $1,309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,745. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6150 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,745

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,309

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: $1,745 (716%)
Insurance Median: $1,309 (537%)
Cash: $1,745 (716% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,309 (537% 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 537% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 437%). 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
America'S Choice $1,222 501%
Provider Network Of America $1,309 537%
Quik Trip $1,309 537%
Usa Managed Care Organization $1,309 537%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $1,309 537%
Evolutions Healthcare System $1,396 573%
Multiplan/Phcs $1,396 573%
Fortified Provider Network $1,483 608%
Prime Health Services $1,483 608%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6150 Edgelake Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL