CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Hospital Perea

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $130
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Hospital Perea is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$130

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: $375 (154%)

Insurance Median: $130 (53%)

Cash: $375 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $130 (53% 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%
Mso	$72 - $100	30%
Ch	$80	33%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$82 - $300	34%
Va	$89	37%
Mcs	$96 - $142	39%
Medicare (plans)	$98	40%
Tricare	$102	42%
Triple S	$116 - $207	48%
Acaa	$117	48%
Mapfre	$150	62%
Humana	$206 - $361	85%
Bl	$225	92%
Bella Vista	$350	144%
Prossam	$450	185%

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 $375.
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 Perea 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.