CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Aurora

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,351
Cash Discount Price: $2,575
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mercy Hospital Aurora is $3,351. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,575. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,575

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,351

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: $2,575 (1056%)

Insurance Median: $3,351 (1375%)

Cash: $2,575 (1056% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,351 (1375% 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 1375% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1275%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$108 - $2,008	44%
Medicare (plans)	$226 - $1,172	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$317 - $3,961	130%
UnitedHealthcare	$317 - $3,763	130%
Aetna	$1,127 - $3,525	462%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$1,127	462%
Cigna	$1,127 - $3,367	462%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$1,127	462%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$1,127	462%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$1,127	462%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$1,127	462%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$1,127	462%
Humana	$1,127 - $3,367	462%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$1,127	462%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$1,127	462%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$1,127	462%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444]	$1,127	462%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$1,127	462%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259]	$1,127	462%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518]	$1,127	462%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$1,127	462%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$1,127	462%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$1,153	473%
Tricare	$1,153	473%
Healthscope Contracted [320182]	$1,460	599%
Centivo Contracted [320505]	$1,584	650%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005]	$1,782	731%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,008	824%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$2,008	824%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$2,008	824%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$2,575 - $3,565	1056%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522]	$2,575	1056%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174]	$3,169	1300%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465]	$3,169	1300%
Point C Contracted [320238]	$3,169 - $3,367	1300%
Point C [20238]	$3,169	1300%
Workers Comp [20426]	$3,169 - $3,367	1300%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$3,351	1375%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436]	$3,367	1381%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$3,367	1381%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020]	$3,367	1381%
Auxiant Contracted [320462]	$3,367	1381%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052]	$3,367	1381%
Ebms Contracted [320493]	$3,367	1381%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$3,367	1381%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124]	$3,367	1381%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$3,367	1381%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494]	$3,367	1381%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$3,367	1381%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492]	$3,367	1381%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483]	$3,367	1381%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$3,367 - $3,486	1381%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$3,367	1381%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429]	$3,486	1430%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$3,763	1544%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$3,763	1544%

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 $2,575.
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 Mercy Hospital Aurora 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.