CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $482
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $482. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$482

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $482 (198%)

Insurance Median: $219 (90%)

Cash: $482 (198% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (90% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$190 - $441	78%
Medicaid / KanCare	$190	78%
Superior_Mcd	$190	78%
Aetna	$219 - $948	90%
Ambetter / Centene	$219	90%
Edhp	$219	90%
Humana	$219 - $934	90%
Mcr_United	$219	90%
Medicare (plans)	$219	90%
Sendero	$219	90%
Tricare	$219	90%
Triwest	$219	90%
Wellcare	$219	90%
90_Degree_Benefits	$329	135%
Cigna	$419	172%
Multiplan	$934	383%
Beech_Street	$1,006	413%
Scott_And_White	$1,175	482%

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 $482.
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 The Hospital at Westlake 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.