CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $329
Cash Discount Price: $440
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is $329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $440. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$440

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$329

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: $440 (123%)

Insurance Median: $329 (92%)

Cash: $440 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $329 (92% 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	$317 - $686	89%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$317	89%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$317	89%
Humana	$317 - $329	89%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$317	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$317 - $833	89%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$329	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$329 - $846	92%
Medicare (plans)	$329	92%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$362	102%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$513	144%
Zelis	$571	160%
Cigna	$595	167%
First Health Network	$686	192%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$823	231%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$1,100	309%

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 $440.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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.