CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,681
Cash Discount Price: $9,179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Hendrick Medical Center is $3,681. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 15.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,681

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: $9,179 (3765%)

Insurance Median: $3,681 (1510%)

Cash: $9,179 (3765% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,681 (1510% 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 1510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1410%). 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
Firstcare Star	$198	81%
Superior Health Plan	$226	93%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup)	$226	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$664 - $4,039	272%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan	$2,699	1107%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,580 - $5,049	1469%
Cigna	$5,049	2071%
Aetna	$5,783	2372%
Private Healthcare Systems	$5,967 - $7,343	2448%
Healthsmart	$6,884	2824%
Omni Networks	$6,884 - $7,802	2824%
Multiplan	$8,170	3352%

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 $9,179.
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 Hendrick 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.