CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,655
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,769
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Carlsbad Medical Center is $2,655. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,655

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: $1,769 (726%)
Insurance Median: $2,655 (1089%)
Cash: $1,769 (726% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,655 (1089% 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 1089% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 989%). 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 $156 - $242 64%
Veterans Eval Services $220 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $230 - $10,645 94%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $236 97%
Tricare $236 97%
Medicare (plans) $249 102%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $249 102%
Presbyterian $249 - $8,521 102%
Node Va $253 104%
Triwest $253 104%
UnitedHealthcare $254 - $6,072 104%
Node Choice Care Mcr Adv $261 107%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $261 107%
Us Department Of Labor $316 130%
Wexford Health $316 130%
Work Comp Nm $395 - $4,245 162%
Node Molina Health Exchange $691 283%
Nm Health Connection $1,012 415%
Self Pay $1,179 - $2,358 484%
Capstar $1,384 568%
Cigna $2,655 - $9,881 1089%
Eddy County Detention $5,896 2419%
Zelis $7,428 - $9,904 3047%
Omni Network $7,664 3144%
Choice Care $8,254 3386%
Ccn First Health $9,433 3870%
Healthsmart $9,551 - $10,140 3918%
Aetna $9,904 4063%
Multiplan $9,904 4063%
Medical Control Inc $10,966 4499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals