CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $300 (123%)

Insurance Median: $116 (48%)

Cash: $300 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (48% 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
First Medical	$56 - $162	23%
Privado	$56	23%
Triple S	$56 - $225	23%
Mso	$64 - $98	26%
Hospicio	$88	36%
Acaa	$90	37%
Mcs	$112 - $161	46%
Tricare	$112	46%
Ch	$115	47%
Salud Correccional	$115	47%
Fondo Del Seguro Estado	$116	48%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$137 - $150	56%
Comerciales	$188	77%
Humana	$206 - $309	85%
Bl	$225	92%
Mapfre	$300	123%
Prossam	$400	164%

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 $300.
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 Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila 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.