CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $469
  • Cash Discount Price: $634
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $469. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $634. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$634

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$469

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $634 (260%)
Insurance Median: $469 (192%)
Cash: $634 (260% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $469 (192% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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
Medicaid / KanCare $182 - $191 75%
Aetna $221 - $557 91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $221 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $221 - $533 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $221 91%
Humana $221 - $469 91%
Medicare (plans) $221 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $221 91%
Tricare $221 91%
UnitedHealthcare $221 - $630 91%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $469 192%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $469 192%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $474 194%
Cigna $1,063 436%
First Health Network $1,538 631%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $1,730 710%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $2,306 946%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $3,114 1277%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals