CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $768
Cash Discount Price: $854
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Bienville Medical Center is $768. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $854. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$854

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$768

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: $854 (240%)

Insurance Median: $768 (215%)

Cash: $854 (240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $768 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$84 - $1,422	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$84 - $835	24%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$84 - $835	24%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$84 - $835	24%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$84 - $835	24%
Mmd Misc	$84 - $835	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $835	24%
Cashiering	$569 - $854	160%
Cigna	$711	199%
Ambetter / Centene	$768	215%
Humana	$768 - $918	215%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$768	215%
Medicare (plans)	$768	215%
Misc Mgd Care	$768 - $1,422	215%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$768	215%
Mmc Misc	$768	215%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$768	215%
Va Health	$768	215%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$856	240%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$1,280	359%
Wc House Of Raeford	$1,280	359%
Wc Misc	$1,280	359%
Wc Stonetrust	$1,280	359%
Aarp	$1,422	399%
Allegiance Health Managme	$1,422	399%
Amfirst	$1,422	399%
Apwu	$1,422	399%
Liberty Mutual	$1,422	399%
Misc Comm A-L	$1,422	399%
Misc Comm M-Z	$1,422	399%
Tricare	$1,422	399%

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 $854.
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 Bienville 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.