CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Guttenberg Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $3,404
Cash Discount Price: $3,630
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is $3,404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,630. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 13.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Main Street, Guttenberg, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,630

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,404

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: $3,630 (1489%)

Insurance Median: $3,404 (1396%)

Cash: $3,630 (1489% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,404 (1396% 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 1396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1296%). 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
Aetna	$2,360 - $4,221	968%
Medical Associates	$2,360 - $4,221	968%
Wellmark	$2,360 - $4,221	968%
Molina	$2,467 - $4,368	1012%
Humana	$2,503 - $4,432	1027%
Health Partners	$3,177	1303%
Midlands Choice	$3,177	1303%
Quartz	$3,630	1489%
Health Choices	$3,903	1601%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,175 - $4,221	1713%
Iowa Total Care	$4,538	1862%

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 $3,630.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.