CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Saint John Hospital
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $335
- Cash Discount Price: $328
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $207 | 58% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $228 - $480 | 64% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $313 - $460 | 88% |
| Celtic | $319 - $526 | 89% |
| Healthy Blue | $319 - $345 | 89% |
| Comp Alliance Workers Comp | $324 | 91% |
| Tricare | $329 | 92% |
| Medicare (plans) | $329 | 92% |
| Cigna | $329 | 92% |
| Aetna | $329 - $555 | 92% |
| Midland Care Connection | $329 | 92% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $335 | 94% |
| Oha Networks | $349 | 98% |
| Worker Compensation | $360 | 101% |
| Corizon | $460 | 129% |
| Well Path | $460 | 129% |
| Employer Direct Healthcare | $460 | 129% |
| Centurion | $493 | 138% |
| Naphcare | $509 | 143% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, the facility's cash median rate is $328.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $3146.00. While commercial insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare negotiate rates ranging from $228 to $555, these amounts often exceed the cash price. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash rate directly, as the insurance negotiated ceiling can be substantially higher than the self-pay amount. It is important to verify your specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying out-of-pocket may result in immediate savings if your insurance has not yet covered the service.
To maximize potential savings, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% for upfront payment. These discounts bypass the administrative costs associated with insurance claims processing and are legally required to be offered uniformly. Additionally, while the facility's Medicare benchmark rate is $356.43, commercial rates generally average between 200% and 300% of this baseline, making the cash price a more transparent and often lower benchmark for comparison. Consumers should request a detailed, itemized bill before finalizing payment to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected through a formal written audit.