CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $629
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,701
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $629. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,701. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,701

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$629

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: $4,701 (1928%)
Insurance Median: $629 (258%)
Cash: $4,701 (1928% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $629 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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
Chc $179 73%
Tchp $179 73%
Wellpoint $188 - $363 77%
United $192 - $2,156 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $242 - $1,014 99%
Cigna $242 - $9,402 99%
Humana $242 - $800 99%
Kelsey $242 99%
Aetna $247 - $9,133 101%
Amerivantage $249 102%
Devoted $259 106%
Scanhealth $259 106%
Ambetter / Centene $363 149%
Community Health Choice $363 149%
Bright Health $385 158%
Coventry $8,730 3581%
First Health $8,730 3581%
Healthsmart $9,402 3857%
Multiplan $10,073 4132%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals