CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $8,096
  • Cash Discount Price: $21,650
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Research Medical Center is $8,096. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,650. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 22.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21,650

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,096

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: $21,650 (6074%)
Insurance Median: $8,096 (2271%)
Cash: $21,650 (6074% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8,096 (2271% 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 2271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2171%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
United $207 - $10,422 58%
Healthyblue $211 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $213 60%
Aetna $215 - $11,812 60%
Amerigroup $215 60%
Unicare $215 60%
Home State Health Plan $250 70%
Multiplan $288 - $17,138 81%
Corvel Corporation $342 - $15,054 96%
Oha Network $356 - $11,580 100%
Cigna $427 - $11,580 120%
Humana $453 - $15,054 127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $469 - $9,032 132%
Ambetter / Centene $3,746 - $4,308 1051%
Nhc Advantage $3,827 - $4,400 1074%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $4,028 - $4,632 1130%
Universal Healthcare $7,049 - $8,106 1978%
Coventry $8,096 - $9,310 2271%
Coventry Kc Mo $8,257 - $9,496 2317%
College Park Family Care Center $8,660 - $9,959 2430%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $9,667 - $11,580 2712%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $15,105 - $17,370 4238%
Triwest Health Alliance $15,105 - $17,370 4238%
Cco, Inc. $16,112 - $18,528 4520%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $16,112 - $18,528 4520%
UnitedHealthcare $17,924 - $23,160 5029%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals