CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Liberty Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $579
Cash Discount Price: $1,164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Liberty Hospital is $579. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$579

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: $1,164 (327%)

Insurance Median: $579 (162%)

Cash: $1,164 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $579 (162% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $3,264	25%
Aetna	$341 - $1,503	96%
Cigna	$341	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$341 - $579	96%
Medicare (plans)	$345 - $375	97%
Humana	$348	98%
Healthy Blue	$366	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$433	121%
Home State Health	$501	141%
Fox Everett	$2,476	695%
Phcs	$3,094	868%
Multiplan	$3,425	961%

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 $1,164.
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 Liberty Hospital 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.