CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $5,390
Cash Discount Price: $1,797
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $5,390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,797. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 15.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,797

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,390

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: $1,797 (504%)

Insurance Median: $5,390 (1512%)

Cash: $1,797 (504% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,390 (1512% 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 1512% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1412%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Pp0/Manged Care	$178 - $5,989	50%
Ppo/Manged Care	$178 - $5,989	50%
Aetna	$724	203%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$724	203%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$724	203%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$724	203%
Medicaid / KanCare	$724 - $5,989	203%
UnitedHealthcare	$731	205%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$736	206%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$797	224%
Charity/Map	$1,797 - $5,989	504%
American Postal Workers	$4,791	1344%
Work Comp	$5,390	1512%
Commerical	$5,989	1680%
Commerical Ip	$5,989	1680%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$5,989	1680%
Medicare (plans)	$5,989	1680%
Mra Auto/Liability	$5,989	1680%
Tricare	$5,989	1680%

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 $1,797.
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 Mercy Regional Medical Center 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.