CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $476
  • Cash Discount Price: $775
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$476

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$356.43

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $356.43 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $775 (217%)
Insurance Median: $476 (134%)
Cash: $775 (217% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $476 (134% of 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
Humana $333 - $1,265 93%
Triwest $333 93%
Active Med $340 95%
Aetna $340 - $739 95%
Arcadian Health Plan $340 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $340 - $737 95%
Christus Health $340 - $476 95%
Coventry $340 95%
UnitedHealthcare $340 - $828 95%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $340 - $1,491 95%
Dignity Health $350 98%
Peoples Health $350 98%
Wellcare $357 100%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $358 100%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $358 100%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $358 100%
Allyalign Health $374 105%
Medicare (plans) $374 105%
Cigna $1,083 304%
Lsu First Choice Verity $1,491 418%
Five Point Credit Union $1,500 421%
Gilsbar, Inc. $1,789 502%
Healthcare Highways $1,789 502%
Verity Healthnet $1,789 502%
Healthsmart $1,938 - $2,386 544%
Ppoplus Llc $1,938 544%
Multiplan $2,087 586%
Phcs $2,087 586%
Health Management Network $2,386 669%
Provider Select $2,386 669%
First Health $2,535 711%
Verity Healthnet National $2,535 711%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals