CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Paris

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,012
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,224
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mercy Hospital Paris is $1,012. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 East Academy, Paris, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,012

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: $2,224 (912%)
Insurance Median: $1,012 (415%)
Cash: $2,224 (912% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,012 (415% 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 415% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 315%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $89 - $1,341 37%
Summit Community Care Contracted [320368] $108 44%
Summit Community Care [20368] $108 44%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $208 - $1,341 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $973 92%
Usable Contracted [320409] $224 92%
Arkansas Total Care Contracted [320039] $246 101%
Arkansas Total Care [20039] $246 101%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $524 215%
UnitedHealthcare $524 - $973 215%
Qual Choice Contracted [320324] $845 347%
Aetna $973 - $2,224 399%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] $973 399%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $973 399%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $973 399%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $973 399%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $973 399%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $973 399%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $973 399%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $973 399%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $973 399%
Humana $973 - $2,908 399%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $973 399%
Indian Health Service [20198] $973 399%
Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] $973 399%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $973 399%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $973 399%
Medicare (plans) $973 - $1,022 399%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $973 399%
Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] $973 399%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $973 399%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $973 399%
Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] $973 399%
Valir Pace [20503] $973 399%
Tricare $975 400%
Cigna $1,022 - $2,908 419%
Ambetter / Centene $1,341 550%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $1,341 550%
Mercy Interfacility [20513] $1,461 599%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $2,053 - $3,079 842%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $2,053 - $3,079 842%
Workers Comp [20426] $2,224 912%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $2,908 1193%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $2,908 1193%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $2,908 1193%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $2,908 1193%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $2,908 - $3,079 1193%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $2,908 1193%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $2,908 1193%
Multiplan [20270] $2,908 1193%
Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271] $2,908 1193%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $2,908 1193%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $2,908 1193%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $3,079 1263%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $3,079 1263%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $3,079 1263%
Personify Health Contracted [320051] $3,079 1263%
Point C Contracted [320238] $3,079 1263%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $3,079 1263%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $3,079 1263%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 East Academy, Paris, AR 72855
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals