CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,289
Cash Discount Price: $787
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $2,289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $787. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$787

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,289

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: $787 (221%)

Insurance Median: $2,289 (642%)

Cash: $787 (221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,289 (642% 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 642% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 542%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$336 - $2,210	94%
Meritain	$336 - $2,210	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$627	176%
Amfirst	$786	221%
Self Pay	$786	221%
Medicaid / KanCare	$871	244%
UnitedHealthcare	$871	244%
Humana	$958 - $2,477	269%
Web-Tpa	$1,966	552%
Cigna	$2,143 - $2,218	601%
Ima	$2,360 - $3,932	662%
Ppo Plus	$2,360	662%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$3,539	993%
Wc Martco	$3,539	993%
Wc Misc	$3,539	993%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$3,539	993%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$3,539	993%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$3,539	993%
American Public Life	$3,932	1103%
American Retirement Life	$3,932	1103%
Apwu	$3,932	1103%
Auto Liability	$3,932	1103%
Bankers Life	$3,932	1103%
Correct Care	$3,932	1103%
Fox Everitt	$3,932	1103%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$3,932	1103%
Medishare	$3,932	1103%
Medplus	$3,932	1103%
Misc Commerical	$3,932	1103%
Phcs	$3,932	1103%
Physicians Mutual	$3,932	1103%
State Farm-La	$3,932	1103%
Triwest	$3,932	1103%
Us Family Health Plan	$3,932	1103%
Usaa	$3,932	1103%

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 $787.
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 Oakdale Community 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.