CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $2,774
Cash Discount Price: $3,467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Womans Hospital is $2,774. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 11.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,774

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: $3,467 (1422%)

Insurance Median: $2,774 (1138%)

Cash: $3,467 (1422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,774 (1138% 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 1138% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1038%). 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
Webtpa [100127]	$2,080 - $2,722	853%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$2,427	996%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,566 - $2,774	1053%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,722	1117%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$2,722	1117%
Verity [100266]	$2,722	1117%
Aetna	$2,774 - $3,259	1138%
Cigna	$2,774 - $2,878	1138%
Coventry [100010]	$2,774	1138%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$2,774	1138%
Beech Street [100260]	$2,947	1209%
Multiplan [100258]	$3,051	1252%
Private Health [100261]	$3,051	1252%
Humana	$3,259	1337%
Meritain [100063]	$3,259	1337%

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 $3,467.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Womans Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.