CPT code 74176: CT abdomen and pelvis, without contrast2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Arkansas

Single combined CT exam of the abdomen and pelvis performed without intravenous contrast, commonly ordered for suspected kidney stones, flank pain, or contrast intolerance.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality2M Medicare services in 2024

In Arkansas, Medicare pays $163.97 for 74176 in the office.

$163.97Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
−10.4%vs the national office rate ($183.04)

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Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 74176 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Arkansas
  2. What 74176 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 74176 covers

This noncontrast CT images both the abdomen and pelvis, usually from the lung bases through the pubic symphysis. A common use is a renal stone protocol for flank pain or hematuria. It may also be ordered when IV contrast is avoided because of severe kidney impairment or a prior contrast reaction, including evaluation for free air, hemorrhage, or bowel obstruction. Technologists acquire the images in emergency departments, hospital imaging departments, or freestanding centers; a radiologist interprets the study.

Report 74176 once when both regions are imaged without IV contrast, rather than billing separate abdomen and pelvis CT codes. Oral or rectal contrast alone does not change the study to a with-contrast CT. The global code includes image acquisition and interpretation; modifier 26 identifies interpretation alone, and modifier TC identifies the technical portion when separately billed under the physician fee schedule. CMS diagnostic imaging multiple-procedure reduction can affect both components when eligible imaging studies are furnished together; the professional reduction depends on the same physician interpreting the studies in the same session. Documentation should identify both regions, IV contrast status, the indication, and findings.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Arkansas compares for 74176

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 74176 runs from $163.97 in Arkansas to $241.76 in San Benito County, CA. Arkansas pays $163.97. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

74176 in Arkansas vs other payment areas
  1. Arkansas · this page$163.97
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$206.56+$42.59
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$208.34+$44.37
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$193.68+$29.71
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$188.81+$24.84
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$208.68+$44.71
  7. Alaska · Alaska$217.75+$53.78

Other areas in Arkansas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

74176 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$166.12—
ArizonaArizona$178.71—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$194.45—
Chico, CACalifornia$194.07—
El Centro, CACalifornia$194.08—
Fresno, CACalifornia$194.07—
Hanford, CACalifornia$194.07—
Madera, CACalifornia$194.07—

74176 rates by state

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$163.97

$217.92

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74176 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$217.751
AL$166.121
AR$163.971
AZ$178.711
CA$194.07–$241.7629
CO$190.761
CT$194.381
DC$208.341
DE$181.481
FL$179.49–$193.683
GA$170.50–$185.912
GU$198.281
HI$198.281
IA$170.401
ID$171.291
IL$174.44–$189.584
IN$172.201
KS$169.451
KY$169.121
LA$168.79–$176.302
MA$189.70–$208.742
MD$184.77–$208.343
ME$171.84–$180.582
MI$172.85–$181.272
MN$184.011
MO$166.03–$177.163
MS$165.041
MT$183.031
NC$173.501
ND$180.851
NE$171.311
NH$187.601
NJ$196.94–$206.482
NM$173.601
NV$182.551
NY$175.82–$212.995
OH$172.401
OK$169.101
OR$181.46–$196.612
PA$172.78–$189.792
PR$184.331
RI$187.761
SC$173.171
SD$180.601
TN$170.181
TX$171.74–$189.848
UT$175.311
VA$179.87–$208.342
VI$184.331
VT$180.001
WA$189.39–$213.032
WI$175.351
WV$168.561
WY$182.081

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How the 74176 rate is calculated

Each of 74176’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 74176

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.70

1.70 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense3.67

3.67 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.11

0.11 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

5.4800

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$183.04

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Arkansas inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

8,315

Code
74176
Physician work
1.70
Practice expense
3.67
Malpractice
0.11

GPCI2026.csv

7

Locality
Arkansas
Physician work
1.000
Practice expense
0.859
Malpractice
0.515
Office calculation for 74176 in Arkansas
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.70× 1.0001.7000
Practice expense3.67× 0.8593.1525
Malpractice0.11× 0.5150.0566
Total RVUs4.9092
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Arkansas$163.97

Office: (1.7 × 1 + 3.67 × 0.859 + 0.11 × 0.515) × $33.4009 = $163.97

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Payment rules and modifiers for 74176

The CMS indicators that decide how 74176 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 74176

CT abdomen and pelvis, without contrast

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures4Diagnostic imaging reduction applies to the technical component (and professional component) of additional services.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)9The concept doesn’t apply.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

74176 without 26 · national office

$183.04

CT abdomen and pelvis, without contrast

74176-26 · Professional component

$79.83

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 74176 has changed in Arkansas

74176 · Office / nonfacility

$163.97

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.69 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $162.28 to $163.97 (1.0%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $162.28changed to$163.97

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.74 changed to 1.70
    • Practice expense RVU 3.75 changed to 3.67
    • Malpractice RVU 0.10 changed to 0.11
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.860 changed to 0.859
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.518 changed to 0.515

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $168.03changed to$162.28

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 3.78 changed to 3.75
    • Malpractice RVU 0.11 changed to 0.10

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $165.29changed to$168.03

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $171.38changed to$165.29

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 3.82 changed to 3.78
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.11
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.853 changed to 0.860
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.492 changed to 0.518
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $173.79changed to$171.38

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Malpractice RVU 0.10 changed to 0.12
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.847 changed to 0.853
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.465 changed to 0.492

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $177.89changed to$173.79

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 3.91 changed to 3.82

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $182.17changed to$177.89

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 3.79 changed to 3.91
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.859 changed to 0.847
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.521 changed to 0.465

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $184.41changed to$182.17

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 3.80 changed to 3.79
    • Malpractice RVU 0.11 changed to 0.10
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.872 changed to 0.859
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.576 changed to 0.521

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $185.15changed to$184.41

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 3.83 changed to 3.80

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $184.22changed to$185.15

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.870 changed to 0.872
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.555 changed to 0.576

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $182.05changed to$184.22

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 3.79 changed to 3.83
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.867 changed to 0.870
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.534 changed to 0.555

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $182.09changed to$182.05

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 3.77 changed to 3.79

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $181.18changed to$182.09

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $196.43changed to$181.18

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 4.26 changed to 3.77
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.866 changed to 0.867
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.492 changed to 0.534

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $207.45changed to$196.43

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 4.98 changed to 4.26
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.865 changed to 0.866
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.450 changed to 0.492

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $207.45

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$163.97Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$163.97Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$163.97Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$163.97Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$162.28Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$162.28Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$162.28Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$162.28Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$168.03Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$168.03Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$168.03Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$168.03Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$165.29Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$171.38Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$171.38Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$171.38Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$171.38Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$173.79Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$173.79Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$173.79Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$173.79Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$177.89Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$177.89Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$177.89Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$177.89Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$182.17Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$182.17Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$182.17Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$182.17Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$184.41Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$184.41Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$184.41Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$184.41Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$185.15Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$185.15Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$185.15Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$185.15Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$184.22Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$184.22Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$184.22Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$184.22Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$182.05Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$182.05Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$182.05Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$182.05Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$182.09Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$182.09Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$181.18Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$181.18Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$196.43Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$196.43Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$196.43Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$196.43Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$207.45Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$207.45Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$207.45Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$207.45Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Arkansas rate applies

Arkansas is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 626 cities and communities in Arkansas. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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  • Alexander
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  • Alleene
  • Allport
  • Alma

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74176 billing questions

Can CT abdomen without contrast and CT pelvis without contrast be billed separately when both are scanned?

No. When both regions are imaged without IV contrast at the same session, report the combined code once instead of 74150 plus 72192.

If the patient drank oral contrast, should a with-contrast code be used?

No. Contrast status in CT coding refers to intravascular contrast. Oral or rectal contrast alone is still reported with this without-contrast code.

What if the abdomen and pelvis were scanned without contrast and then repeated after IV contrast?

Report 74178, which covers noncontrast imaging followed by contrast imaging in one or both regions, rather than 74176 plus 74177.

Which modifier does a radiologist use when reading a hospital CT?

Append modifier 26 for interpretation alone. An entity billing only the technical portion under the physician fee schedule uses modifier TC; bill the global code without a modifier when the same billing entity furnishes both components.

How does the multiple-procedure reduction affect a chest and abdomen-pelvis CT done together?

For eligible services billed under the physician fee schedule, CMS reduces payment for the lower-valued technical component. The professional-component reduction applies when the same physician interprets both studies in the same session.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 74176PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 8,315 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ArkansasGPCI2026.csv, line 7 (RVU26D)

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