CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $800
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,659
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital is $800. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$800

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $5,659 (2321%)
Insurance Median: $800 (328%)
Cash: $5,659 (2321% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $800 (328% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). 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
Renaissance $174 71%
Wellpoint $188 - $363 77%
UnitedHealthcare $192 - $13,358 79%
United $194 - $7,599 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $198 - $1,014 81%
Chc $218 - $8,892 89%
Cigna $242 - $11,318 99%
Humana $242 - $10,509 99%
Kelsey $242 99%
Selectcare $242 99%
Aetna $247 - $10,994 101%
Amerivantage $249 102%
Devoted $259 106%
Scanhealth $259 106%
Kindred $266 109%
Kelseycare $327 - $1,155 134%
Ambetter / Centene $363 149%
Community Health Choice $363 149%
Harris Health $363 149%
Bright Health $385 158%
Nx Health $787 323%
Tchp $1,293 - $1,733 530%
Tchpchip $5,659 - $7,114 2321%
Texastruechoice $8,892 3648%
Coventry $10,509 4311%
First Health $10,509 4311%
Healthsmart $11,318 4643%
Interlink $11,318 4643%
Multiplan $12,126 4974%
USA Health Network $13,743 5638%
Mhealth Network $16,168 6632%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals