CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Kuakini Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $301
Cash Discount Price: $4,429
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Kuakini Medical Center is $301. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,429. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,429

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$301

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: $4,429 (1817%)

Insurance Median: $301 (123%)

Cash: $4,429 (1817% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $301 (123% 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.

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
Kaiser	$123 - $2,900	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $3,445	52%
Hmaa	$197	81%
Alohacare	$244 - $301	100%
Wellcare	$244 - $301	100%
Hmsa	$287 - $673	118%
Humana	$287	118%
Devoted Health	$301	123%
Mdx	$3,543	1453%
Uha	$3,863	1585%
Hma	$3,937	1615%
Pswa	$3,937	1615%

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 $4,429.
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 Kuakini Medical Center 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.