CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $981
Cash Discount Price: $20,150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Mountainview Hospital is $981. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$981

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $20,150 (5653%)

Insurance Median: $981 (275%)

Cash: $20,150 (5653% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $981 (275% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $394	24%
Ambetter / Centene	$99 - $4,232	28%
United	$242 - $4,393	68%
Sierra	$639	179%
Aetna	$981	275%
Corvel	$1,210	339%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$1,274 - $15,112	357%
Cigna	$1,915	537%
Select Health	$4,352 - $4,645	1221%
Prominence Healthfirst	$6,045	1696%
Cmn Global	$8,463	2374%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$9,874 - $13,500	2770%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$12,090	3392%
Multiplan	$12,694 - $14,710	3561%
First Health	$13,299 - $16,120	3731%
Medcare International	$15,112	4240%

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 $20,150.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mountainview Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.