CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Mcpherson Hospital
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $321
- Cash Discount Price: $1,628
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $68 - $3,685 | 19% |
| Tricare | $70 - $282 | 20% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $80 - $369 | 22% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $80 - $321 | 22% |
| Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $80 - $321 | 22% |
| Humana | $80 - $321 | 22% |
| Va Ccn - All Plans | $80 - $321 | 22% |
| Aetna | $80 - $3,685 | 22% |
| Healthy Blue Mcr Adv | $80 - $321 | 22% |
| Multiplan - All Plans | $99 - $3,316 | 28% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $252 - $3,685 | 71% |
| Health Blue Mcaid - All Other Plans | $257 - $3,759 | 72% |
| Central Plains - All Plans | $536 - $2,764 | 150% |
| Medical Associates - All Plans | $536 - $2,764 | 150% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $678 - $3,501 | 190% |
| Cigna | $678 - $3,501 | 190% |
| Wppa - All Plans | $2,580 | 724% |
| Christian Health Aid - All Plans | $2,948 | 827% |
| First Health - All Plans | $3,501 | 982% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Mcpherson Hospital, the cash price is $1,628, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $2,200 but higher than the state average of $1,628. While many insurance plans negotiate rates ranging from $68 to $3,759, the cash rate can be a more affordable option for patients with high-deductible plans or those without coverage, as the negotiated amounts often exceed the cash price. Patients should verify their specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying out-of-pocket may result in immediate savings compared to the administrative costs and potential balance billing associated with insurance claims.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, it is recommended to request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate directly from the hospital before check-in, as these upfront payments can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%. If you have already received an invoice, you should request a full itemized CPT-coded statement to review every charge for errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. If you encounter a balance bill from an out-of-network provider, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, which bans surprise billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.