CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $572
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Merit Health River Region is $572. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$572

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: $3,176 (891%)
Insurance Median: $572 (160%)
Cash: $3,176 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $572 (160% 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.

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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 $272 76%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $272 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $272 - $2,018 76%
UnitedHealthcare $272 - $2,018 76%
Caresource Truecare $278 78%
Molina Chip $294 82%
Veterans Eval Services $304 85%
First Choice $327 - $7,279 92%
Medicare (plans) $327 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $327 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $327 92%
Tricare $327 92%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $332 93%
Node Va $332 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $333 93%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $333 93%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $333 93%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $333 93%
Aetna $336 - $811 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $338 95%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $343 96%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $345 97%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $365 102%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $415 116%
Ms Work Comp $446 125%
Node Seven Corners $564 158%
Magnolia Exchange $581 163%
Molina Exchange $612 172%
Vantage Commercial $747 210%
Advanced Health Systems $917 257%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,180 331%
Humana $2,018 566%
Self Pay $2,382 - $3,970 668%
Medpartners $2,647 743%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $3,683 1033%
Trimed Billing Solutions $3,970 1114%
Cigna $5,466 - $9,264 1534%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $7,279 2042%
Phcs $7,940 2228%
Ms Health Partners $9,926 2785%

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