CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $4,711
Cash Discount Price: $22,890
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Centerpoint Medical Center is $4,711. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22,890. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 13.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22,890

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,711

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: $22,890 (6422%)

Insurance Median: $4,711 (1322%)

Cash: $22,890 (6422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,711 (1322% 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 1322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1222%). 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

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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 - $10,601	58%
Healthyblue	$211	59%
Medicaid / KanCare	$213	60%
Amerigroup	$215	60%
Unicare	$215	60%
Home State Health Plan	$217	61%
Multiplan	$288 - $17,432	81%
Aetna	$327 - $12,014	92%
Corvel Corporation	$342 - $15,312	96%
Oha Network	$356 - $11,778	100%
Cigna	$427 - $18,845	120%
Humana	$453 - $585	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$469 - $10,836	132%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,134 - $4,382	1160%
Nhc Advantage	$4,222 - $4,476	1185%
Wppa Providrs Care Network	$4,445 - $4,711	1247%
Universal Healthcare	$7,778 - $8,245	2182%
Coventry	$8,934 - $9,470	2507%
Coventry Kc Mo	$9,112 - $9,658	2556%
College Park Family Care Center	$9,556 - $10,129	2681%
Cco, Inc.	$18,890 - $20,023	5300%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$20,001 - $21,201	5611%

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 $22,890.
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 Centerpoint 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.