CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $686
Cash Discount Price: $436
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at El Paso Children's Hospital is $686. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $436. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$436

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$686

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $436 (122%)

Insurance Median: $686 (192%)

Cash: $436 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $686 (192% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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.

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
Uh Military Va	$267	75%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$288	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$293 - $1,634	82%
Amerigroup Tx	$312	88%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$312	88%
Superior	$312	88%
El Paso Health Plans	$343	96%
Molina Tx	$343	96%
El Paso First Health Plan	$610	171%
Molina Nm	$763	214%
Western Sky	$1,154	324%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,564	439%
Aetna	$1,568 - $1,742	440%
Cigna	$1,710	480%
Coventry Health Care	$1,742	489%
Fortified Provider Network	$1,742	489%
Multiplan	$1,742	489%

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 $436.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm El Paso Children's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
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.