CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Franklin General Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,828
Cash Discount Price: $3,896
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Franklin General Hospital is $1,828. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,896. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,896

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,828

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: $3,896 (1093%)

Insurance Median: $1,828 (513%)

Cash: $3,896 (1093% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,828 (513% 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 513% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 413%). 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
Wellmark Hmo	$1,042	292%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,146	322%
Medical Associates Mcare	$1,732	486%
Mount Carmel Hp-All Plans	$1,732	486%
Tricare	$1,732	486%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,732 - $3,597	486%
Amerigroup Mcare	$1,749	491%
Wellmark Mcr Adv	$1,749	491%
Molina Mcare	$1,801	505%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,810 - $2,771	508%
American Hp Iowa - All Plans	$1,818	510%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,828	513%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,837	515%
Centivo - All Plans	$2,597	729%
Medical Ass Hosp Employer Group	$2,597	729%
Oscar - All Plans	$2,597	729%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$3,030	850%
Medical Associates Hp-All Other Plans	$3,680	1032%
Preferred Health Choices-All Plans	$3,680	1032%
Splashlight Llc-All Plans	$3,680	1032%
Aetna	$4,026 - $4,113	1130%
Multiplan-All Plans	$4,113	1154%

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 $3,896.
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 Franklin General Hospital 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.