CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $344
  • Cash Discount Price: $625
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $344. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $625. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$625

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$344

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: $625 (175%)
Insurance Median: $344 (97%)
Cash: $625 (175% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $344 (97% 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.

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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
Aetna $80 - $893 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $81 - $694 23%
Molina $81 - $364 23%
Amerivantage $84 - $375 24%
Humana $84 - $288 24%
UnitedHealthcare $84 - $917 24%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $166 - $590 47%
Cigna $168 - $2,832 47%
Health Partners Open Network $183 - $650 51%
Amerigroup $344 97%
Iowa Total Care $344 97%
Medica Exchange Inspire $1,714 481%
Medica Exchange Insure $1,923 540%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals