CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $548
Cash Discount Price: $394
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $548. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $394. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$394

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$548

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: $394 (111%)

Insurance Median: $548 (154%)

Cash: $394 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $548 (154% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$317	89%
Aetna	$325 - $812	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$325 - $809	91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$325	91%
Humana	$325 - $548	91%
Medicare (plans)	$325	91%
Ochsner Health Plan	$325	91%
Tricare	$325	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$325 - $589	91%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$325	91%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$334	94%
Provider Network Of America	$450	126%
Cigna	$500	140%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$548	154%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$548	154%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$548	154%
Zelis	$870	244%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$908 - $940	255%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$986	277%

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 $394.
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 Ochsner American Legion 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.