CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $330 | 93% |
| Va | $330 | 93% |
| Humana | $330 | 93% |
| Medicare (plans) | $330 - $337 | 93% |
| Vc Hope | $330 | 93% |
| Via Christi Research | $330 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $337 | 95% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $337 - $925 | 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 Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, the negotiated rates paid by major payers range from $330 to $925, with a median negotiated amount of $334.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas. While specific cash and median paid values are not listed in the current data, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is always advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing costly administrative processing fees.
The pricing for this procedure is benchmarked against the Medicare rate of $356.43, which serves as a scientifically validated baseline for the true cost of care. Although the data does not provide explicit state or county average comparisons for this specific code, the facility's negotiated rates generally align closely with the Medicare benchmark, with most payers clustering around the $330–$337 range. Patients should avoid relying on summary bills that obscure individual charges, as an itemized audit is the most effective way to identify errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered. Furthermore, if a patient receives care from an out-of-network provider or encounters unexpected ancillary services, they may be subject to balance billing, though the No Surprises Act offers federal protections against surprise bills for emergency and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.