CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are standardized numerical codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to payers (like insurance companies) for accurate billing and record-keeping. Each code represents a specific procedure or service.

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Why do healthcare prices vary so much for the same service?

Healthcare prices can vary significantly due to several factors, including the type of facility (hospital vs. outpatient clinic), geographic location, negotiated rates with different insurance companies, the complexity of the service, provider reputation, and whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network for your specific insurance plan.

What is a fee schedule in healthcare?

A fee schedule in healthcare is a comprehensive listing of fees used by insurance companies and government programs (like Medicare or Medicaid) to pay providers for specific medical services or procedures. It outlines the maximum amount that will be reimbursed for each CPT code or service, often based on factors like geographic location and type of provider.

How does my health insurance affect the cost I pay for medical services?

Your health insurance plays a significant role in the cost you pay. It negotiates rates with providers, and depending on your plan, it will cover a portion of the cost after you've met your deductible. Your out-of-pocket expenses typically include deductibles, co-payments, and co-insurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum. The specific amount you pay depends on your plan's benefits, whether you use in-network providers, and the specific service received. It's always advisable to check with your insurance provider or use tools like Payerprice to understand potential costs.

CPT 74176 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Ct Scan Of Abdomen And Pelvis, A Ct Scan Of Both The Abdomen (Belly) And Pelvis. Ct Takes A Series Of X-Rays As The Machine Revolves Around The Body. Contrast Material May Be Injected During The Procedure To Enhance Details.

Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	Radiology Procedures Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures
Common Place of Service	23 - Emergency Room 21 - Inpatient Hospital
Common Modifiers	None 26 - Professional component TC - Technical component
Complexity Level	Moderate
Medicare Fee Schedule	View Medicare rates for 74176
Medicaid Fee Schedule	View Medicaid rates for 74176

National average reimbursement for CPT 74176 by major payers:

$230.96

$243.54

$283.35

$311.01

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CPT 74176

5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview

Olga Brook
Umass Memorial Health Care Inc
MADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1891061602Tax ID 13-4366504
$708.79Published rate
Dustin Sattler
Vanderbilt Health And Williamson Medical Center Clinics And Services
TNDiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1952862054Tax ID 62-1864145
$260.02Published rate
Christine Gouldy
Spirit Physician Services Inc
PADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1659367555Tax ID 25-1766971
$168.42Published rate
Nabeel Sarwani
Spirit Physician Services Inc
PADiagnostic Radiology PhysicianNPI 1053378182Tax ID 25-1766971
$138.02Published rate
Daniel Machleder
Physicians Imaging Of Rockville Centre, PLLC
CTVascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianNPI 1528209848Tax ID 82-1639554
$62.54Published rate

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Summit Women's CareDenver, Colorado

September 2, 2026

Contracting Manager
UnitedHealthcare
Commercial PPO

Re: Request for fee schedule renegotiation

We request a formal review of our Commercial PPO fee schedule. The comparison below summarizes our current rate alongside published rates for comparable Denver-area practices.

Market evidence · CPT 59485

Current rate: $152.40
Market median: $147.00
Market position: 61st percentile

The comparison includes 1,284 published rates from 96 provider groups, scoped to OB/GYN providers in a professional, office-based setting.

We would welcome a discussion of our fee schedule and the supporting July 2026 market analysis. Please let us know a suitable time to review the comparison together.

Sincerely,
Summit Women's Care

This code appears in 1 published specialty market.

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CPT 74176 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The CPT 74176 code is part of the Radiology Procedures services used for Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 74176 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

Code	Complexity	Description
74174-CPT	Moderate	Ct Scan Of Blood Vessels, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of Blood Vessels In The Abdomen And Pelvis. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight A Specific Area.
74175-CPT	Moderate	Ct Of Abdominal Blood Vessels, A Ct (Computed Tomography) Angiogram Produces Images Of The Blood Vessels In The Abdomen. The Scanner Circles The Body Taking X-Rays And Assembles Them Into A 3-D Image. Contrast Dye May Be Injected To Highlight The Area.
74176-CPT	Moderate	Ct Scan Of Abdomen And Pelvis, A Ct Scan Of Both The Abdomen (Belly) And Pelvis. Ct Takes A Series Of X-Rays As The Machine Revolves Around The Body. Contrast Material May Be Injected During The Procedure To Enhance Details.
74177-CPT	Moderate	Ct Scan Of Abdomen And Pelvis, A Ct Scan Of Both The Abdomen (Belly) And Pelvis. Ct Takes A Series Of X-Rays As The Machine Revolves Around The Body. Contrast Material May Be Injected During The Procedure To Enhance Details.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 74176. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 74176 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules

Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts

Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies

Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.

Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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CPT 74176 Fee Schedule

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Olga Brook

Dustin Sattler

Christine Gouldy

Nabeel Sarwani

Daniel Machleder