CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Dallas County Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,030
Cash Discount Price: $2,192
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Dallas County Medical Center is $1,030. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,030

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: $2,192 (615%)

Insurance Median: $1,030 (289%)

Cash: $2,192 (615% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,030 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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	$155	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$367 - $1,030	103%
Medicare (plans)	$367 - $1,030	103%
Uhc_Commercial	$963	270%
Vaccn	$1,030	289%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,288	361%
Ar_Totalcare_Commercial_Exchange	$1,288	361%
Caresource_Marketplace	$1,288	361%

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 $2,192.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74177.

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 74177.
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.