CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $458
Cash Discount Price: $1,960
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is $458. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,960. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,960

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$458

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: $1,960 (550%)

Insurance Median: $458 (128%)

Cash: $1,960 (550% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $458 (128% 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
Aetna	$239 - $325	67%
Amerihealth	$239	67%
Healthy_Blue	$239	67%
Humana	$239 - $477	67%
Lhc	$239	67%
Medicaid / KanCare	$239	67%
United_Caid	$239	67%
Southern-Univ	$300	84%
Verity	$303	85%
Cigna	$306	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$316 - $473	89%
Medadv-Peoples	$316	89%
Medicare (plans)	$316	89%
Tricare	$316	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$316	89%
Va	$319	89%
Wellcare	$332	93%
Coventry	$425	119%
Workcomp_Cov	$425	119%
Lucent	$442	124%
Lsu	$500	140%
Uhc_Commcoffee	$504	141%
Promise_Hosp	$650	182%
Ambetter / Centene	$659	185%
Workcomp_Saints	$727	204%
United	$828	232%
Gilsbar	$1,280	359%
Lsufirst	$1,568	440%
Multiplan-Pos	$1,568	440%
Multiplan-Ppo	$1,568	440%
Ppoplus	$1,594	447%
Stjude	$1,698	476%
Bayou-Med	$1,829	513%
Dma	$1,829	513%
Womans_Hosp	$1,829	513%
Reny	$1,960	550%
Ehn	$2,090	586%
Workcomp_3R	$2,117	594%
Three_Rivers	$2,221	623%
Workcomp_Strat	$2,221	623%
Geha	$2,299	645%
Workcomp_Fp	$2,352	660%
Usa_Mco	$2,456	689%

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 $1,960.
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 Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge 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.