CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74176
- Insurance Median: $224
- Cash Discount Price: $2,270
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x 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 $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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $63 - $100 | 26% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $84 - $224 | 34% |
| Healthy Blue | $85 - $134 | 35% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $224 - $480 | 92% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $224 - $2,821 | 92% |
| Humana | $224 | 92% |
| Wellcare | $224 | 92% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $230 | 94% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $257 | 105% |
| Montgomery County | $409 | 168% |
| Multiplan | $2,756 | 1131% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $2,918 | 1197% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $2,918 | 1197% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the cash median rate is $2,270, which is significantly higher than the state average of $224 and the county average of $224. While commercial insurance plans like UnitedHealthcare and Multiplan have negotiated rates ranging from $224 up to $2,918, these amounts often exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash rate directly, as the insurance negotiated ceiling can sometimes be higher than the self-pay amount. It is important to verify your specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in substantial out-of-pocket costs.
To ensure you are receiving the best possible price, we recommend asking the facility about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid upfront. Since hospitals often inflate their chargemaster lists to make discounts appear larger, it is crucial to compare rates against the Medicare benchmark of $243.77 rather than the gross charge of $3,243. Additionally, if you have insurance, request a detailed itemized bill to identify any errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes, as over 80% of hospital bills contain inaccuracies. If you encounter a surprise balance bill from an out-of-network provider, you may be eligible for protections under the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.