CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $10,638
  • Cash Discount Price: $24,454
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 29.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $10,638. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,454. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 29.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24,454

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10,638

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: $24,454 (6861%)
Insurance Median: $10,638 (2985%)
Cash: $24,454 (6861% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10,638 (2985% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2985% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2885%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $284 - $18,341 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $824 231%
United $828 - $5,478 232%
Cigna $1,672 469%
Aetna $1,953 548%
Verity $7,336 2058%
Ppo Plus $9,293 2607%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation $11,982 3362%
Gilsbar 360 $12,961 3636%
Multiplan $13,254 - $14,208 3719%
Dma Regional Ppo $17,118 4803%
Employers Health Network $17,118 4803%
First Health $17,118 4803%
Healthsouth Corporation $17,118 4803%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn) $19,074 5351%
Bestcomp $19,808 5557%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals