CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $369
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,692
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is $369. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,692. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,692

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$369

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: $3,692 (1036%)
Insurance Median: $369 (104%)
Cash: $3,692 (1036% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $369 (104% 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.

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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
Blue Mcr Replacement $358 100%
Facility Billing - Op $358 100%
Medicare (plans) $358 100%
Wellcare $358 100%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement $362 - $366 102%
UnitedHealthcare $362 - $824 102%
Aetna $369 - $747 104%
Humana $369 104%
Smarthealth $502 141%
Encompass Health Rehabilitation $538 151%
Oscar Health Plan $574 161%
Ambetter / Centene $591 166%
Occunet $663 - $807 186%
Cigna $5,076 1424%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals