CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $4,220
Cash Discount Price: $20,505
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Centerpoint Medical Center is $4,220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,505. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 17.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,505

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,220

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: $20,505 (8412%)

Insurance Median: $4,220 (1731%)

Cash: $20,505 (8412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,220 (1731% 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 1731% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1631%). 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
Global Sports Services	$25	10%
United	$131 - $9,496	54%
Healthyblue	$134	55%
Medicaid / KanCare	$135	55%
Amerigroup	$136	56%
Unicare	$136	56%
Home State Health Plan	$138	57%
Multiplan	$148 - $15,616	61%
Corvel Corporation	$176 - $13,716	72%
Oha Network	$183 - $10,551	75%
Aetna	$204 - $10,762	84%
Humana	$238 - $307	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$248 - $9,707	102%
Cigna	$272 - $16,882	112%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,703 - $3,925	1519%
Nhc Advantage	$3,782 - $4,009	1551%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$3,982 - $4,220	1634%
Universal Healthcare	$6,968 - $7,386	2858%
Coventry	$8,003 - $8,483	3283%
Coventry Kc Mo	$8,162 - $8,652	3348%
College Park Family Care Center	$8,560 - $9,074	3512%
Cco, Inc.	$16,921 - $17,937	6941%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$17,917 - $18,992	7350%

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 $20,505.
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 Centerpoint 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.