CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $305
Cash Discount Price: $3,175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $305. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$305

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: $3,175 (891%)

Insurance Median: $305 (86%)

Cash: $3,175 (891% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $305 (86% 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	$225	63%
Aetna	$252 - $410	71%
Medicaid / KanCare	$252	71%
Soonercare	$254	71%
Ambetter / Centene	$304	85%
Missouri Care	$304	85%
Cigna	$306	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$344 - $382	97%
Healthlink	$379	106%
Providence Health Plan	$460	129%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma	$714	200%

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 $3,175.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children 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.