CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,467
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at St Francis Hospital is $1,467. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,467

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,236 (908%)
Insurance Median: $1,467 (412%)
Cash: $3,236 (908% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,467 (412% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $356.43 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 412% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 312%). 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
Pace-Trinity Health $364 102%
Saint Francis Life $364 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $371 - $1,947 104%
Cigna $375 - $3,082 105%
Medicare (plans) $381 - $389 107%
Blue Shield - De (Highmark) Medciare Advantage $382 107%
Highmark Health Options Dual Plan $382 107%
Aetna $393 - $3,236 110%
Coventry $446 125%
Delaware First Health $641 180%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $1,467 412%
Blue Care Network $1,467 412%
Blue Distinction Transplant $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Ca $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $1,467 412%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $1,467 412%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,743 489%
Meritain $3,236 908%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $3,236 908%
Devon Health Services $4,730 1327%
Galaxy Health Network $4,730 1327%
Multiplan $4,730 1327%
Prime Health Services $4,730 1327%
Three Rivers Provider Network $4,730 1327%
Wc Corvel $4,730 1327%
Geha $4,780 1341%
UnitedHealthcare $4,780 1341%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals