CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $816
  • Cash Discount Price: $982
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Oakbend Medical Center is $816. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $982. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$982

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$816

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: $982 (276%)
Insurance Median: $816 (229%)
Cash: $982 (276% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $816 (229% 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 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $215 - $1,206 60%
Ambetter / Centene $350 - $5,648 98%
Friday Health Plan Mcr $350 98%
Medicare (plans) $350 98%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans $438 123%
Cigna $525 147%
Humana $618 173%
UnitedHealthcare $1,014 284%
Aetna $2,357 661%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,911 1378%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans $5,157 1447%
Community Health Choice-All Plans $5,402 1516%
Oscar - All Plans $6,139 1722%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals