CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $500
  • Cash Discount Price: $399
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $500. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $399. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$399

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$500

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: $399 (164%)
Insurance Median: $500 (205%)
Cash: $399 (164% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $500 (205% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Amfirst $100 - $698 41%
Self Pay $100 - $698 41%
Aetna $111 - $1,963 46%
Medicaid / KanCare $111 - $773 46%
UnitedHealthcare $111 - $773 46%
Humana $122 - $2,200 50%
Meritain $234 - $1,963 96%
Web-Tpa $250 - $1,746 103%
Cigna $272 - $1,970 112%
Ima $300 - $3,492 123%
Ppo Plus $300 - $2,096 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $382 157%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $450 - $3,143 185%
Wc Martco $450 - $3,143 185%
Wc Misc $450 - $3,143 185%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $450 - $3,143 185%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $450 - $3,143 185%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $450 - $3,143 185%
American Public Life $500 - $3,492 205%
American Retirement Life $500 - $3,492 205%
Apwu $500 - $3,492 205%
Auto Liability $500 - $3,492 205%
Bankers Life $500 - $3,492 205%
Correct Care $500 - $3,492 205%
Fox Everitt $500 - $3,492 205%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $500 - $3,492 205%
Medishare $500 - $3,492 205%
Medplus $500 - $3,492 205%
Misc Commerical $500 - $3,492 205%
Phcs $500 - $3,492 205%
Physicians Mutual $500 - $3,492 205%
State Farm-La $500 - $3,492 205%
Triwest $500 - $3,492 205%
Us Family Health Plan $500 - $3,492 205%
Usaa $500 - $3,492 205%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals