CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: St Joseph Health System, LLC

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $2,087
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,235
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at St Joseph Health System, LLC is $2,087. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 Van Buren St., Fort Wayne, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,087

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: $2,235 (627%)
Insurance Median: $2,087 (586%)
Cash: $2,235 (627% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,087 (586% 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 586% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 486%). 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
Amish Aid $86 - $2,410 24%
Self Pay $86 - $5,523 24%
Lutheran Preferred $102 - $6,025 29%
Cigna $115 - $10,041 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $129 - $3,642 36%
Php $142 - $4,012 40%
Aetna $164 - $6,828 46%
Sagamore $186 - $5,432 52%
Lutheran Network $196 - $5,523 55%
Multiplan $246 - $7,832 69%
First Health $267 - $7,531 75%
Prime Health Services $267 - $7,531 75%
Spreemo $280 79%
Align Network $285 - $8,033 80%
Frontpath Health Coalition $285 - $8,033 80%
Encore Ppo $292 - $9,037 82%
Advantage Health Solutions $296 - $8,334 83%
Allied Benefit Systems $321 - $9,037 90%
UnitedHealthcare $327 - $1,529 92%
Veterans Eval Services $329 92%
Tricare $351 98%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $356 - $10,041 100%
Parkview Healthplan Services $356 - $10,041 100%
Php Freedom Network $356 - $870 100%
Value Options $356 - $10,041 100%
Humana $363 - $632 102%
Managed Health Services $363 - $738 102%
Medicare (plans) $363 102%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $369 104%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $369 104%
Node Va $369 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $370 104%
In Dept Of Correction $384 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $388 109%
Us Department Of Labor $461 129%
Lutheran Advanced Network $554 155%
Caresource $632 177%
Medicaid / KanCare $632 177%
Encore Work Comp In $664 186%
Work Comp $738 207%
Encore Kba Epo $886 249%
Encore Kba Ppo $1,107 311%
Three Rivers $2,115 593%

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