CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $756
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,437
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $756. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$756

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: $4,437 (1245%)
Insurance Median: $756 (212%)
Cash: $4,437 (1245% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $756 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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
Iowa Total Care $338 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $341 - $342 96%
Bcn Domestic $356 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $356 100%
Blue Care Network $356 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $356 - $372 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $356 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $356 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $356 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $356 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $356 100%
Kaiser Domestic $356 100%
Pre-Employment $356 100%
Wc Domestic $356 100%
Aetna $369 - $3,584 104%
Medicare (plans) $369 - $384 104%
UnitedHealthcare $376 - $6,826 105%
Centivo $463 130%
Oscar $496 139%
Amish Hospital Aid $500 140%
Ambetter / Centene $632 177%
Claimdoc $756 212%
Nova $756 212%
Geha $829 233%
Health Choices $1,747 490%
Medical Associates $1,747 490%
1199 National Benefit Fund $3,584 1006%
Allied Benefit Systems $3,584 1006%
Asr Health Benefits $3,584 1006%
Christian Brother Services $3,584 1006%
Coventry $3,584 1006%
First Health $3,584 1006%
Lucent Health $3,584 1006%
Luminare Health $3,584 1006%
Medical Mutual $3,584 1006%
Meritain $3,584 1006%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $3,584 1006%
Webtpa $3,584 1006%
Preferred One $4,437 1245%
Health Partners $4,567 1281%
Auxiant $4,778 1341%
Cigna $4,778 1341%
Medica $4,778 1341%
Midlands $4,778 1341%
Midlands Choice $4,778 1341%
Mhnet $5,461 1532%
Multiplan $6,143 1723%
Crime Victim Assistance $6,826 1915%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $6,826 1915%

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