CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Veterans Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,315
Cash Discount Price: $1,375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Veterans Memorial Hospital is $1,315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 40 1St Street Se, Waukon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,315

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: $1,375 (386%)

Insurance Median: $1,315 (369%)

Cash: $1,375 (386% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,315 (369% 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 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans	$65 - $2,889	18%
Humana	$68 - $2,889	19%
Aetna	$80 - $2,573	22%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$80 - $1,656	22%
Iowa Total Care Exchange	$80 - $1,656	22%
Molina Mcr Adv	$80 - $1,656	22%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$80 - $1,656	22%
Welmark Mcr Adv	$80 - $1,656	22%
Wellmark Hmo - All Other Plans	$346	97%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$356 - $973	100%
Wellmark Ppo	$380	107%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$918	258%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Other Plans	$973 - $1,965	273%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$973 - $1,965	273%
Iowa Total Care Mcr Adv	$1,656	465%
Medica Mcr Adv	$1,656	465%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,656 - $3,274	465%

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 $1,375.
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 Veterans Memorial 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.