CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $525
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $525. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$525

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: $3,138 (1287%)
Insurance Median: $525 (215%)
Cash: $3,138 (1287% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $525 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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 $214 88%
Medicaid / KanCare $216 - $217 89%
Aetna $232 - $4,031 95%
Medicare (plans) $232 - $242 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $235 96%
UnitedHealthcare $237 - $4,828 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $315 129%
Oscar $324 133%
Centivo $371 152%
Ambetter / Centene $398 163%
Claimdoc $477 196%
Nova $477 196%
Geha $525 215%
Preferred Health Choice $1,724 707%
Health Choices $1,767 725%
Midlands Choice $2,800 - $4,345 1149%
Wps $2,892 1186%
The Alliance $2,917 1197%
Mhnet $3,862 1584%
1199 National Benefit Fund $4,031 1654%
Allied Benefit Systems $4,031 1654%
Asr Health Benefits $4,031 1654%
Christian Brother Services $4,031 1654%
Coventry $4,031 1654%
First Health $4,031 1654%
Lucent Health $4,031 1654%
Luminare Health $4,031 1654%
Medical Mutual $4,031 1654%
Meritain $4,031 1654%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $4,031 1654%
Webtpa $4,031 1654%
Auxiant $4,345 1782%
Cigna $4,345 1782%
Medica $4,345 1782%
Midlands $4,345 1782%
Multiplan $4,345 1782%
Unity $4,345 1782%
Crime Victim Assistance $4,828 1981%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $4,828 1981%
Stephenson Cty Health $4,828 1981%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals