CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Merit Health River Oaks

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $316
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,507
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Merit Health River Oaks is $316. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,507. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,507

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$316

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: $1,507 (423%)
Insurance Median: $316 (89%)
Cash: $1,507 (423% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $316 (89% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $30 - $2,508 8%
Cigna $40 - $3,273 11%
Self Pay $44 - $3,618 12%
UnitedHealthcare $53 - $4,391 15%
Trimed Billing Solutions $60 - $4,934 17%
Ms State Hospital Of Whitfield Ms $76 - $6,249 21%
First Choice Standard $92 - $7,565 26%
First Choice Coventry $104 - $8,551 29%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $110 - $9,045 31%
First Choice Ppo Plus $110 - $9,045 31%
Phcs $119 - $9,867 33%
Benefit Administration Services $143 - $13,978 40%
Benefit Management Systems $143 - $13,978 40%
Citizens State Bank Inc $143 - $13,978 40%
First Choice Stratose $159 - $13,156 45%
Prime Health Services $159 - $13,156 45%
American Health Group $169 - $13,978 47%
Beech Street $169 - $13,978 47%
Formost $169 - $13,978 47%
Usa Mco $169 - $13,978 47%
One Health Plan $179 - $14,800 50%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $199 - $7,381 56%
Veterans Eval Services $199 - $304 56%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $275 77%
Caresource Truecare $278 78%
Molina Chip $294 82%
Tricare $299 84%
Humana $310 87%
Medicare (plans) $310 87%
Node First Choice Shared Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $310 87%
Node Vantage Health Mcr Adv $310 87%
Node Champva $315 88%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $315 88%
Node Va $315 88%
Molina $316 89%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $316 89%
Node First Choice American Health Mcr Adv $316 89%
Aetna $319 - $400 89%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $321 90%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $346 97%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $394 111%
Ms Work Comp $446 125%
Prime Health Wc $446 125%
First Choice Preferred $472 132%
Node First Choice Occunet $472 132%
Node First Choice Seven Corners $535 150%
Magnolia Exchange $551 155%
Molina Exchange $578 162%
First Choice Lgp $687 193%
Vantage Health Commercial $709 199%
Advanced Health Systems $917 257%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,344 377%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS 39232
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals