CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Hospital Perea

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $465
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Hospital Perea is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $465. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15 Dr Basora Street, Mayaguez, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$465

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

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: $465 (130%)

Insurance Median: $167 (47%)

Cash: $465 (130% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (47% 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
First Medical	$83 - $162	23%
Va	$94	26%
Mso	$112 - $165	31%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$128 - $300	36%
Ch	$155	43%
Mapfre	$162	45%
Mcs	$165 - $190	46%
Tricare	$167	47%
Medicare (plans)	$168	47%
Triple S	$207 - $225	58%
Humana	$214 - $374	60%
Bl	$450	126%
Prossam	$450	126%

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 $465.
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 Hospital Perea 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.