CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $7,339
Cash Discount Price: $2,202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Acadian Medical Center is $7,339. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 20.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,339

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: $2,202 (618%)

Insurance Median: $7,339 (2059%)

Cash: $2,202 (618% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,339 (2059% 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 2059% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1959%). 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	$297 - $7,339	83%
Ppo/Manged Care	$297 - $7,339	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$718	201%
Aetna	$1,387	389%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$1,387	389%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$1,387	389%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$1,387	389%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,387 - $7,339	389%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,387	389%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$1,526	428%
Charity/Map	$2,202 - $7,339	618%
American Postal Workers	$4,668	1310%
Work Comp	$6,605	1853%
Auto Insurance	$7,339	2059%
Bankers Fidelity	$7,339	2059%
Commerical	$7,339	2059%
Commerical Ip	$7,339	2059%
Industrial	$7,339	2059%
Medicare (plans)	$7,339	2059%
Mra Auto/Liability	$7,339	2059%

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 $2,202.
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 Acadian 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.