CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $344
Cash Discount Price: $900
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $344. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$344

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: $900 (253%)

Insurance Median: $344 (97%)

Cash: $900 (253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $344 (97% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$285 - $299	80%
Humana	$295 - $328	83%
Cigna	$328 - $948	92%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$328	92%
Medicare (plans)	$328 - $344	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$328	92%
Aetna	$331 - $1,895	93%
Shared Health Mississippi	$344	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$525	147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$908 - $1,168	255%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$918	258%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$918	258%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$1,184	332%
Zelis	$1,232	346%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,516	425%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,658	465%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,658	465%

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 $900.
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 Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock 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.