CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $536
Cash Discount Price: $725
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $725. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$725

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$536

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: $725 (203%)

Insurance Median: $536 (150%)

Cash: $725 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $536 (150% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$285 - $299	80%
Aetna	$327 - $557	92%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$327	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$327 - $724	92%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$327	92%
Humana	$327 - $536	92%
Medicare (plans)	$327	92%
Ochsner Health Plan	$327	92%
Tricare	$327	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$327 - $931	92%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$536	150%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$536	150%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$542	152%
Cigna	$1,063	298%
First Health Network	$1,757	493%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,977	555%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$2,636	740%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$3,558	998%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $725.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Slidell Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74177.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.