CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $5,321
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,995
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Laredo Medical Center is $5,321. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,995. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 21.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,995

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,321

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: $4,995 (2049%)
Insurance Median: $5,321 (2183%)
Cash: $4,995 (2049% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,321 (2183% 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 2183% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2083%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $188 - $381 77%
Molina $188 - $382 77%
UnitedHealthcare $188 - $5,163 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $192 - $3,949 79%
Amerigroup $198 81%
Cigna $198 - $11,594 81%
Superior $198 - $401 81%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $229 94%
Veterans Eval Services $229 94%
Humana $236 97%
Medicare (plans) $236 97%
Node Champva $240 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $240 98%
Node Va $240 98%
Tricare $240 98%
Triwest $240 98%
Aetna $243 - $10,507 100%
American Health $245 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $247 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $248 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $248 102%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $252 103%
Industrial Rehab $276 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $300 123%
Node Molina Health Exchange $398 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $419 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $446 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $455 187%
Health Smart $455 - $12,681 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $479 196%
Tx Work Comp $479 196%
Imo Work Comp $551 226%
Node Naphcare $551 226%
Lonestar Athletic $750 308%
Self Pay $1,129 - $2,355 463%
Tx Workforce Commission $5,321 - $5,978 2183%
Mutual Of Omaha $10,480 - $17,210 4299%
Multiplan Primary $12,092 - $13,587 4960%
Medical Control $13,382 - $15,036 5490%
Accountable Health Plans $13,705 - $16,304 5622%
Health Headquarters $13,705 - $15,399 5622%
Multiplan $14,027 - $15,761 5754%
Nha $14,188 - $15,942 5820%
Galaxy Health Network $14,269 - $16,033 5853%
Cchn $14,511 - $16,304 5953%
Nppn Plan Vista $14,511 - $16,304 5953%
Ppo Next $14,511 - $16,304 5953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals