CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,745
Cash Discount Price: $3,053
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Reading Hospital is $1,745. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,053. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,053

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,745

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: $3,053 (1252%)

Insurance Median: $1,745 (716%)

Cash: $3,053 (1252% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,745 (716% 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 716% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 616%). 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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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	$88 - $1,671	36%
Upmc	$111 - $2,356	46%
Geisinger	$121 - $2,762	50%
Keystone First	$121	50%
Pa Health & Wellness	$126	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $1,751	52%
Amerihealth Caritas	$129	53%
Gateway	$129	53%
Health Partners	$129	53%
Wernersville State Hospital	$131	54%
Aetna	$253 - $3,010	104%
Pma	$1,745	716%
Lehigh Valley Health Network	$1,963	805%
Cigna	$2,495	1024%
Berkshire	$3,272	1342%
First Health	$3,359	1378%
Blue Ridge	$4,144	1700%

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 $3,053.
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 Reading Hospital 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.