CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,799
Cash Discount Price: $2,444
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $2,799. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,799

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: $2,444 (1003%)

Insurance Median: $2,799 (1148%)

Cash: $2,444 (1003% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,799 (1148% 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 1148% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1048%). 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
Denver Health	$81	33%
Health Choice	$81	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$81	33%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$81	33%
Uuhp	$81 - $714	33%
Humana	$93	38%
Medicare (plans)	$93	38%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$117	48%
Motivhealth	$123	50%
Molina	$218 - $2,623	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$233 - $3,665	96%
Cigna	$243 - $4,887	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$310	127%
Centura Employee Plan	$337	138%
Pehp	$1,554 - $6,109	637%
Aetna	$2,699 - $5,162	1107%
Wise	$3,177 - $3,238	1303%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$3,751	1539%
Select Health	$4,043	1659%
Multiplan	$4,215 - $5,559	1729%
Emi Health	$6,109	2506%

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 $2,444.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.