CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,232
Cash Discount Price: $1,856
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $2,232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,856. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,856

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,232

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: $1,856 (521%)

Insurance Median: $2,232 (626%)

Cash: $1,856 (521% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,232 (626% 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 626% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 526%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$64 - $500	18%
Aetna	$81 - $3,198	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $2,553	23%
Humana	$81 - $3,478	23%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$81 - $2,480	23%
Vantage Ppo	$146 - $3,887	41%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$146 - $3,683	41%
Multiplan-All Plans	$170 - $3,478	48%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$238 - $2,864	67%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$289 - $3,274	81%
Geha-All Plans	$289 - $2,864	81%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$340 - $3,198	95%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$340 - $3,198	95%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$2,142 - $3,069	601%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,285 - $3,274	641%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$2,428 - $3,478	681%

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 $1,856.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.