CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,445
Cash Discount Price: $2,627
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $1,445. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,445

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: $2,627 (1078%)

Insurance Median: $1,445 (593%)

Cash: $2,627 (1078% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,445 (593% 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 593% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 493%). 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
Superior Health Plan	$190	78%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$213 - $1,586	87%
Humana	$224 - $3,065	92%
Triwest	$224	92%
American Health Plan	$235	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$235 - $1,114	96%
Corvel	$235	96%
Prime Health Services	$235	96%
Procare Advantage	$235	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$258 - $1,747	106%
Injury Management Organization	$278	114%
Sedgwick	$335	137%
Imagine Health	$1,373	563%
Texas Workforce Commission	$1,445	593%
Cigna	$1,466 - $1,725	601%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,725	708%
Aetna	$2,408	988%
Midcoast	$2,408	988%
Quiktrip	$2,408	988%
Independent Medical System	$2,627	1078%
Curative	$2,846	1167%
First Health	$3,065	1257%
Healthsmart	$3,065 - $3,284	1257%
Private Health Care System	$3,284	1347%

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 $2,627.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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.