CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $1,045
- Cash Discount Price: $505
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $326 | 91% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $326 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $326 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $332 | 93% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $335 | 94% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $335 | 94% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $344 | 97% |
| Tricare | $344 | 97% |
| Humana | $344 | 97% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $423 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $472 | 132% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $684 | 192% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $684 | 192% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $814 | 228% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $1,031 | 289% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $1,060 - $1,514 | 297% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $1,060 | 297% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $1,060 | 297% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $1,262 | 354% |
| Aetna | $1,514 | 425% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $1,514 | 425% |
| Php [503200005] | $1,514 | 425% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $1,514 | 425% |
| Cigna | $1,514 - $2,019 | 425% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $1,514 | 425% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $1,514 | 425% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $1,514 | 425% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $1,767 | 496% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $2,272 | 637% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus lists a gross charge of $2,524.00, which is significantly higher than the state average for this service. While the facility offers a cash median price of $505.00, commercial insurance negotiated rates vary widely, ranging from $326 for Ku Athletics and Workers Comp to $2,272 for Usa Managed Care. It is important to note that these negotiated rates often exceed the cash price due to administrative costs and contract structures; for patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash rate of $505.00 upfront may result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to the insurance allowed amounts, provided the patient's deductible is met.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against Medicare, which sets a standard rate of $356.43 for this procedure. The facility's cash median of $505.00 represents a markup of 2.9 times the Medicare amount, while the median negotiated rate across payers is $1,045.00. To minimize costs, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as some in-network contracts may pay significantly less than the facility's negotiated ceiling. Additionally, patients should inquire directly with the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full prior to service, effectively bypassing the higher administrative fees associated with insurance claims processing.