CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $5,417
  • Cash Discount Price: $26,270
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $5,417. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26,270. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 22.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26,270

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,417

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: $26,270 (10777%)
Insurance Median: $5,417 (2222%)
Cash: $26,270 (10777% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,417 (2222% 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 2222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2122%). 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
Texas Health Network $186 76%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $194 80%
United $194 - $12,490 80%
Aetna $205 - $2,476 84%
Molina Healthcare $207 85%
Humana $605 248%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $872 - $12,490 358%
Superior Health Plan $1,735 - $1,943 712%
Texas Workforce Commission $5,948 - $6,661 2440%
Averde Health $8,179 - $9,159 3355%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $10,657 - $23,592 4372%
First Health $14,251 - $15,959 5846%
National Healthcare Solutions $14,870 - $16,653 6100%
Southwest Medical $14,870 - $16,653 6100%
Coastal Comp $16,110 - $18,041 6609%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $18,588 - $20,817 7625%
Beech Street $19,827 - $22,204 8133%
Multiplan $19,827 - $22,204 8133%
Usa Managed Care $19,827 - $22,204 8133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals