CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $352
Cash Discount Price: $704
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $352. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $704. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$704

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$352

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: $704 (289%)

Insurance Median: $352 (144%)

Cash: $704 (289% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $352 (144% 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
Hometown Health	$84 - $704	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $710	37%
Caresource Network Partners	$91 - $230	37%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$91 - $613	37%
Hpn	$118 - $296	48%
Health Net Federal Services	$339	139%
Naphcare	$366 - $391	150%
Aetna	$450 - $798	185%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$482 - $493	198%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$593	243%
Prominence Health First	$593	243%
Silversummit Healthplan	$633	260%
Cigna	$642	263%
Union Trust Funds	$1,005	412%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,005	412%

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 $704.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.