CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $384
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,106
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Merit Health River Region is $384. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$384

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: $3,106 (1274%)
Insurance Median: $384 (158%)
Cash: $3,106 (1274% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $384 (158% 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.

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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
Magnolia $184 75%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $184 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $184 - $1,974 75%
UnitedHealthcare $184 - $1,974 75%
Caresource Truecare $188 77%
Molina Chip $199 82%
Ms Work Comp $202 83%
Veterans Eval Services $206 85%
First Choice $223 - $7,118 91%
Medicare (plans) $223 91%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $223 91%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $223 91%
Tricare $224 92%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $227 93%
Node Va $227 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $228 94%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $228 94%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $228 94%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $228 94%
Aetna $230 - $811 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $231 95%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $234 96%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $236 97%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $250 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $284 117%
Molina Exchange $382 157%
Node Seven Corners $386 158%
Magnolia Exchange $397 163%
Advanced Health Systems $486 199%
Vantage Commercial $511 210%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $625 256%
Humana $1,974 810%
Self Pay $2,330 - $3,883 956%
Medpartners $2,588 1062%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $3,683 1511%
Trimed Billing Solutions $3,883 1593%
Cigna $5,345 - $9,059 2193%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $7,118 2920%
Phcs $7,765 3185%
Ms Health Partners $9,706 3982%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals