CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,024
Cash Discount Price: $32,860
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is $1,024. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32,860. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32,860

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,024

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: $32,860 (13480%)

Insurance Median: $1,024 (420%)

Cash: $32,860 (13480% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,024 (420% 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 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). 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
Texas Childrens Health Plans	$188 - $5,455	77%
Community Health Choice Mcd	$190	78%
United	$194 - $14,787	80%
Aetna	$205 - $1,301	84%
Molina Healthcare	$207	85%
Humana	$235 - $1,987	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$506 - $11,501	208%
Cigna	$1,635 - $2,106	671%
Superior Health Plan	$1,972	809%
Christus (Usfhp)	$13,144	5392%
Coventry National First Health	$17,514	7185%

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 $32,860.
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 HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest 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.