CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Huron Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,668
Cash Discount Price: $1,156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Huron Regional Medical Center is $2,668. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 10.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 172 Fourth Street Se, Huron, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,668

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: $1,156 (474%)

Insurance Median: $2,668 (1094%)

Cash: $1,156 (474% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,668 (1094% 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 1094% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 994%). 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
Medica	$175 - $3,303	72%
Sanford	$182 - $3,402	75%
UnitedHealthcare	$183 - $2,634	75%
Healthpartners	$186 - $3,512	76%
Tlc Advantage	$188 - $3,548	77%
Midlands	$202	83%
Avera	$315 - $2,703	129%
Wellmark	$1,067	438%
Multiplan	$3,292	1350%
Americas	$3,548	1455%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$3,548	1455%
First Health Coventry	$3,548	1455%
Integrated Health Plan	$3,548	1455%

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 $1,156.
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 Huron Regional Medical Center 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.