CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $454
- Cash Discount Price: $1,567
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $324 - $454 | 91% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $324 - $458 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $330 - $534 | 93% |
| Cigna | $866 | 243% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center in Wichita, KS, the cash median price is $1,567, which is significantly higher than the state average for this procedure. While commercial insurance plans like Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare negotiate rates ranging from $324 to $534, these amounts often exceed the cash price for patients with high-deductible plans. Because commercial contracts include administrative overhead and multi-layered billing structures, the cash rate can sometimes be the most cost-effective option if your insurance negotiated rate is higher than the facility's self-pay price.
Patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates vary widely and do not guarantee the lowest possible cost. It is important to ask the facility directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid upfront, bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance claims. Additionally, since Medicare benchmarks this service at $356.43, the commercial negotiated rates represent a substantial markup compared to the federal baseline, highlighting the value of comparing your specific plan's allowed amount against the cash price to avoid unexpected charges.