CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $624
Cash Discount Price: $1,481
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $624. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,481. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,481

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$624

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: $1,481 (416%)

Insurance Median: $624 (175%)

Cash: $1,481 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $624 (175% 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.

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	$88 - $1,480	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $710	27%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$95 - $896	27%
Caresource Network Partners	$96 - $346	27%
Hpn	$123 - $445	35%
Health Net Federal Services	$496	139%
Naphcare	$535 - $572	150%
Silversummit Healthplan	$633	178%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$705 - $774	198%
Aetna	$798 - $990	224%
Cigna	$949	266%
Union Trust Funds	$1,178	330%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$1,248	350%
Prominence Health First	$1,248	350%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,115	593%

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 $1,481.
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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center 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.