CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Simpson General Hospital Cah

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,020
Cash Discount Price: $735
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Simpson General Hospital Cah is $1,020. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $735. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1842 Simpson Highway 149, Mendenhall, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$735

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,020

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: $735 (206%)

Insurance Median: $1,020 (286%)

Cash: $735 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,020 (286% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 286% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 186%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$152 - $2,280	43%
Magnolia Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$160 - $306	45%
Usa Hlth Network - All Plans	$160 - $2,422	45%
Ambetter / Centene	$200 - $1,112	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$841	236%
Aetna	$1,020 - $1,710	286%
Adv Hlth Systems - All Plans	$1,275 - $2,138	358%
Health Partners - All Plans	$1,360 - $2,280	382%
Ms Phys Care Network - All Plans	$1,445 - $2,422	405%

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 $735.
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 Simpson General Hospital Cah 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.