CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Dallas County Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,376
Cash Discount Price: $2,928
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Dallas County Medical Center is $1,376. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,928. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,928

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,376

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: $2,928 (1201%)

Insurance Median: $1,376 (564%)

Cash: $2,928 (1201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,376 (564% 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 564% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 464%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$87	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$224 - $1,376	92%
Medicare (plans)	$224 - $1,376	92%
Uhc_Commercial	$602	247%
Vaccn	$1,376	564%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,720	706%
Ar_Totalcare_Commercial_Exchange	$1,720	706%
Caresource_Marketplace	$1,720	706%

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 $2,928.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dallas County Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.