CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Ascension Providence

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $350
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,850
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Ascension Providence is $350. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,850. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,850

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$350

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: $1,850 (519%)
Insurance Median: $350 (98%)
Cash: $1,850 (519% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $350 (98% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $253 - $2,108 71%
Mclennan County Indigent $253 71%
Medicaid / KanCare $253 - $318 71%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $253 - $318 71%
Superior Star $253 - $318 71%
Superior Star Plus $253 - $318 71%
Swhp Rightcare Star $253 - $318 71%
UnitedHealthcare $253 - $357 71%
Wellpoint Star $253 - $318 71%
Medicare (plans) $350 - $361 98%
Tricare $350 98%
Va $350 98%
Aetna $357 100%
Smarthealth $490 137%
Ambetter / Centene $525 147%
Green Imaging $525 147%
Cigna $2,858 - $3,001 802%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals