CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $334
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $330 | 93% |
| Vc Hope | $330 | 93% |
| Via Christi Research | $330 | 93% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $330 | 93% |
| Medicare (plans) | $330 - $337 | 93% |
| Va | $330 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $337 - $925 | 95% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $337 | 95% |
| Corizon | $413 | 116% |
| Smarthealth | $462 | 130% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $561 | 157% |
| Aetna | $912 | 256% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates across 12 payers range from $330 to $912, with a median negotiated amount of $334.00. While several major payers, including Humana, Vc Hope, and Medicare plans, have a consistent range of $330 to $337, UnitedHealthcare offers a significantly higher range of $337 to $925 across four plans. It is important to note that cash-pay options are not listed in this dataset, but patients with high-deductible plans should verify if paying out-of-pocket upfront could result in a lower total cost than their specific insurance negotiated rate, as commercial contracts often include administrative overhead that can inflate the final bill.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against the national standard, showing a ratio of 0.9 versus Medicare, which indicates the negotiated rates are slightly below the federal baseline for this procedure. The hospital is located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67214), and while specific county or state average comparisons were not provided in the available data, the presence of Medicaid/KanCare and VA plans suggests alignment with public funding standards. To ensure you receive the best possible rate, we recommend contacting the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final amount owed compared to standard insurance billing cycles.