CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Uh St John Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $1,549
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,398
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Uh St John Medical Center is $1,549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,398. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,398

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,549

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: $2,398 (673%)
Insurance Median: $1,549 (435%)
Cash: $2,398 (673% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,549 (435% 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 435% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 335%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $331 - $1,843 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $331 - $1,803 93%
Cigna $331 - $1,790 93%
Devoted Health $331 93%
Humana $331 93%
Molina $331 93%
Primetime Health Plan $331 93%
Summacare $331 - $1,200 93%
The Health Plan $331 - $2,110 93%
UnitedHealthcare $331 - $1,563 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $331 93%
Paramount $341 96%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $348 98%
Valor Health Plans $348 98%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $520 146%
Ambetter / Centene $596 167%
Caresource $596 167%
Amish Aid Community Plan $600 168%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $600 168%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $600 168%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $870 - $1,352 244%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $900 - $1,598 253%
Aultcare $975 274%
Clarity $1,535 431%
Jp Farley $1,595 447%
Immergrun $1,598 448%
Sunrise Plan Communities $1,598 448%
Healthsmart $2,078 583%
Ohio Health Choice $2,078 - $2,877 583%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $2,238 628%
Beech Street $2,558 - $2,877 718%
Ohio Preferred Network $2,558 - $2,877 718%
First Health $2,654 745%
Century Health Network $2,717 762%
Private Healthcare System $2,749 771%
Configurenet $2,877 807%
Fortified Provider Network $2,877 807%
Multiplan $2,877 807%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals