CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: St Joseph Health System, LLC

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $3,162
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,753
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at St Joseph Health System, LLC is $3,162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,753. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 12.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 Van Buren St., Fort Wayne, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,753

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,162

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: $2,753 (1129%)
Insurance Median: $3,162 (1297%)
Cash: $2,753 (1129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,162 (1297% 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 1297% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1197%). 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
Spreemo $129 53%
Veterans Eval Services $222 91%
UnitedHealthcare $224 - $1,529 92%
Tricare $240 98%
Aetna $248 - $4,888 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $248 - $2,607 102%
Humana $248 - $350 102%
Managed Health Services $248 - $505 102%
Medicare (plans) $248 102%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $252 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $252 103%
Node Va $252 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $253 104%
In Dept Of Correction $263 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $265 109%
Us Department Of Labor $316 130%
Caresource $350 144%
Medicaid / KanCare $350 144%
Php $356 - $2,872 146%
Lutheran Advanced Network $379 155%
Lutheran Network $379 - $3,953 155%
Encore Work Comp In $454 186%
Prime Health Services $454 - $5,391 186%
Work Comp $505 207%
Php Freedom Network $534 219%
Encore Kba Epo $606 249%
Encore Kba Ppo $757 311%
Encore Ppo $816 - $6,469 335%
Lutheran Preferred $855 - $4,313 351%
Three Rivers $900 369%
Amish Aid $1,650 - $1,725 677%
Self Pay $1,650 - $3,953 677%
Cigna $2,220 - $7,188 911%
Sagamore $3,588 - $3,889 1472%
Multiplan $4,743 - $5,607 1946%
First Health $5,156 - $5,391 2115%
Align Network $5,499 - $5,750 2256%
Frontpath Health Coalition $5,499 - $5,750 2256%
Advantage Health Solutions $5,705 - $5,966 2340%
Allied Benefit Systems $6,187 - $6,469 2538%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $6,874 - $7,188 2820%
Parkview Healthplan Services $6,874 - $7,188 2820%
Value Options $6,874 - $7,188 2820%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 702 Van Buren St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals