CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $257
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$257

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: $4,119 (1690%)
Insurance Median: $257 (105%)
Cash: $4,119 (1690% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $257 (105% 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.

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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
Iowa Total Care $231 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $233 - $234 96%
Bcn Domestic $244 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $244 100%
Blue Care Network $244 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $244 - $255 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $244 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $244 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $244 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $244 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $244 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $244 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $244 100%
Kaiser Domestic $244 100%
Pre-Employment $244 100%
Wc Domestic $244 100%
Aetna $252 - $2,621 103%
Medicare (plans) $252 - $262 103%
UnitedHealthcare $257 - $4,993 105%
Centivo $316 130%
Oscar $339 139%
Amish Hospital Aid $342 140%
Ambetter / Centene $432 177%
Claimdoc $517 212%
Nova $517 212%
Geha $525 215%
Health Choices $1,278 524%
Medical Associates $1,278 524%
1199 National Benefit Fund $2,621 1075%
Allied Benefit Systems $2,621 1075%
Asr Health Benefits $2,621 1075%
Christian Brother Services $2,621 1075%
Coventry $2,621 1075%
First Health $2,621 1075%
Lucent Health $2,621 1075%
Luminare Health $2,621 1075%
Medical Mutual $2,621 1075%
Meritain $2,621 1075%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $2,621 1075%
Webtpa $2,621 1075%
Preferred One $3,245 1331%
Health Partners $3,340 1370%
Auxiant $3,495 1434%
Cigna $3,495 1434%
Medica $3,495 1434%
Midlands $3,495 1434%
Midlands Choice $3,495 1434%
Mhnet $3,994 1638%
Multiplan $4,494 1844%
Crime Victim Assistance $4,993 2048%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $4,993 2048%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals