CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $333
Cash Discount Price: $1,372
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is $333. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$333

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: $1,372 (385%)

Insurance Median: $333 (93%)

Cash: $1,372 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $333 (93% 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	$49 - $3,650	14%
Medicare (plans)	$49 - $1,323	14%
Va	$49 - $1,323	14%
Aetna	$50 - $4,074	14%
Allwell	$50 - $1,349	14%
Pphp	$57 - $1,521	16%
Ambetter / Centene	$62 - $1,653	17%
Meritain	$152 - $4,074	43%
Multiplan/Phcs	$167 - $4,497	47%
Healthlink_Compmanagement	$175	49%
Healthlink_Hmo	$175	49%
Healthlink_Ppo	$175	49%
Medicaid / KanCare	$179	50%
Homestate	$186	52%
Healthy_Blue	$215	60%
Uhc_Community	$215	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$452 - $2,645	127%
Cigna	$4,338	1217%

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 $1,372.
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 Ste Genevieve County Memorial 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.