CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: HSHS St Elizabeth's Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,290
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,636
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at HSHS St Elizabeth's Hospital is $2,290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,636. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in One St Elizabeth Boulevard, O Fallon, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,636

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,290

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: $3,636 (1492%)
Insurance Median: $2,290 (939%)
Cash: $3,636 (1492% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,290 (939% 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 939% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 839%). 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
Aetna $101 - $3,555 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $101 - $5,050 41%
Claim Doc $101 - $675 41%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $101 - $270 41%
Health Alliance Medical Plans $101 - $4,292 41%
Health Partners $101 - $270 41%
Hopetrust $101 - $648 41%
Humana $101 - $270 41%
Molina Healthcare $101 - $282 41%
Naphcare $101 - $585 41%
Sae Hospice $101 - $270 41%
UnitedHealthcare $101 - $5,050 41%
Meridian Health Plan $290 119%
Celtic Insurance Company $539 221%
Amish Community $1,414 580%
Cigna $2,290 - $5,050 939%
Wellfirst $3,252 1334%
First Health $3,757 1541%
Healthlink $4,015 - $5,050 1647%
Caterpillar, Inc. $4,055 1663%
Consociate Group $4,444 1823%
Choicecare $4,545 1864%
Healthcare Finest Network (Hfn) $4,545 1864%
Multiplan/Phcs $4,545 1864%
Provider Network Of America $4,545 1864%
City Of Springfield $5,050 2072%
Current Health Solutions $5,050 2072%
Healthscope $5,050 2072%
Illinois Breast And Cervical Cancer Program $5,050 2072%
Interplan $5,050 2072%
Live360 $5,050 2072%
Wexford $5,050 2072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One St Elizabeth Boulevard, O Fallon, IL 62269
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals