CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Madison County Health Care System

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $2,596
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,195
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Madison County Health Care System is $2,596. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,596

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: $3,195 (896%)
Insurance Median: $2,596 (728%)
Cash: $3,195 (896% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,596 (728% 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 728% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 628%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,042 - $1,146 292%
Aetna $1,717 - $2,596 482%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans $1,717 482%
Medigold-All Plans $1,717 482%
Tricare $1,717 482%
UnitedHealthcare $1,717 - $3,595 482%
American Hp Mcr Adv-All Plans $1,803 506%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $1,877 527%
Molina Mcaid/Chip -All Plans $1,943 545%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $1,990 558%
Madison County Sheriff-All Plans $1,997 560%
Oscar - All Plans $2,576 723%
Corvel Wc-All Plans $3,595 1009%
Choicecare-All Plans $3,794 1064%
First Choice-All Plans $3,794 1064%
First Health-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Mutual Of Omaha-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Plaines Health-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Preferred Hlth Ntwork-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Principal Healthcare-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Usa Managed Care-All Plans $3,794 1064%
Medimore Employee Hp - All Plans $3,914 1098%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $3,914 1098%
Benefit Admin Of America-All Plans $3,994 1121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 West Hutchings Street, Winterset, IA 50273
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals