CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
Facility: Minneola District Hospital
Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 74177
- Insurance Median: $505
- Cash Discount Price: $506
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $80 - $650 | 22% |
| Va Community Care Program-All Plans | $80 - $436 | 22% |
| Humana | $80 - $436 | 22% |
| Aetna | $252 - $650 | 71% |
| Providrs Care Network-All Plans | $252 - $552 | 71% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $252 - $650 | 71% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $458 | 128% |
| Corporate Plan Management-All Plans | $552 | 155% |
| Triwest-All Plans | $585 | 164% |
| Preferred Health Care (Coventry)-All Other Plans | $585 | 164% |
| Phc (Coventry) Leased Network | $618 | 173% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas-All Plans | $618 | 173% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Minneola District Hospital, the cash median price is $506.00, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $585.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Kansas, the data does not provide specific county or state average figures for this procedure to compare against. However, the cash price of $506.00 is notably lower than the Medicare benchmark amount of $356.43 when adjusted for the facility's specific pricing context, though the provided "vs_medicare" ratio of 1.4 suggests the facility's overall pricing structure is 40% higher than the standard Medicare rate. Patients with high-deductible plans should consider paying the cash price directly, as it avoids the administrative overhead and potential markups associated with insurance billing cycles.
The facility offers a range of negotiated rates across 12 payers, with the lowest allowed amount being $80 and the highest at $618. For example, UnitedHealthcare and the Va Community Care Program have negotiated rates ranging from $80 to $650, while Blue Cross Blue Shield and Triwest have fixed negotiated rates of $585.00. It is important to note that these negotiated rates are often higher than the cash price due to the costs of claims processing and contract management. Before scheduling, patients should explicitly request a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront. Additionally, patients should avoid accepting summary bills and instead demand a detailed, itemized statement to ensure