CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $5,492
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital is $404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$404

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: $5,492 (1541%)

Insurance Median: $404 (113%)

Cash: $5,492 (1541% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $404 (113% 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	$314 - $571	88%
Community Care/Healthy Blue	$314	88%
Humana	$314	88%
Peoples Health Network	$314	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$314	88%
Vantage Health Plan	$314 - $613	88%
Wellcare Of La	$314	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$404	113%
Diagnostic Management Affiliates	$450	126%
Healthscope	$582	163%
Cigna	$1,115	313%

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 $5,492.
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 Lafayette Surgical Specialty 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.