CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Christian Hospital Northeast

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $1,642
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,744
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Christian Hospital Northeast is $1,642. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,744. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,744

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,642

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,744 (715%)
Insurance Median: $1,642 (674%)
Cash: $1,744 (715% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,642 (674% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 674% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 574%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $225 - $2,529 92%
Aetna $239 - $2,180 98%
Essence Healthcare [221] $239 98%
Humana $239 - $2,807 98%
UnitedHealthcare $239 - $2,160 98%
Cox Health [757] $251 103%
Devoted Health Plan [847] $251 103%
Medica [662] $251 103%
Cigna $597 - $2,326 245%
Allied Benefits [498] $872 - $2,160 358%
Coresource [497] $872 358%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222] $872 358%
Mail Handlers [495] $872 358%
Apwu Health Plan [216] $916 376%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242] $916 376%
Priority Health [648] $916 376%
Healthscope Benefits [258] $1,009 414%
Consociate [478] $1,388 569%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636] $1,388 569%
Healthlink [225] $1,410 - $2,195 578%
Health Alliance [224] $1,500 615%
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220] $1,599 - $1,890 656%
Hope Trust [806] $1,686 692%
Med-Pay [480] $1,890 - $2,180 775%
Unicare [568] $1,890 - $2,195 775%
First Health Commercial [734] $2,160 886%
Beechstreet [551] $2,180 894%
Detego Health [868] $2,180 894%
Health Systems Inc [620] $2,180 894%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609] $2,180 894%
Multiplan Commercial [737] $2,180 894%
Multiplan [240] $2,180 894%
Phcs [244] $2,180 - $2,326 894%
Preferred Health Professionals [561] $2,195 900%
Hfn [563] $2,326 954%
Medica [661] $2,326 954%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals