CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Decatur County Hospital

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74176
  • Insurance Median: $2,385
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,312
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Decatur County Hospital is $2,385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 9.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,385

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: $2,312 (948%)
Insurance Median: $2,385 (978%)
Cash: $2,312 (948% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,385 (978% 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 978% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 878%). 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 $923 - $927 379%
Wellmark Hmo $1,042 427%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $1,146 470%
Champva -All Plans $1,298 - $1,304 532%
Everystep Hospice-All Plans $1,500 - $1,506 615%
Aetna $1,557 - $2,289 639%
Tricare $1,557 - $1,564 639%
UnitedHealthcare $1,730 - $2,462 710%
Benefit Admin System-All Plans $1,875 - $1,883 769%
Humana $2,105 - $2,115 864%
Meritain Health-All Plans $2,105 - $2,115 864%
Misc Commercial-All Plans $2,105 - $2,115 864%
All Savers-All Plans $2,163 - $2,173 887%
Allied Benefit System-All Plans $2,163 - $2,173 887%
American Family Ins Grp-All Plans $2,163 - $2,173 887%
Rural Carrier Benefit Plan-All Plans $2,221 - $2,231 911%
Christian Healthcare -All Plans $2,307 - $2,318 946%
Medica-All Other Plans $2,307 - $2,318 946%
Golden Rule-All Plans $2,451 - $2,462 1005%
Ntca The Rural Broadband-All Plans $2,451 - $2,462 1005%
Cigna $2,480 - $2,491 1017%
Medical Mutual-All Plans $2,538 - $2,549 1041%
Farm Bureau Financial-All Other Plans $2,596 - $2,607 1065%
Farm Bureau Property And Ca $2,596 - $2,607 1065%
Medi Share-All Plans $2,624 - $2,636 1076%
Uhss-All Plans $2,624 - $2,636 1076%
Health Partners-All Plans $2,653 - $2,665 1088%
Lewermark-All Plans $2,740 - $2,752 1124%
Mail Handlers Benefit-All Plans $2,826 - $2,839 1159%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $2,826 - $2,839 1159%
Priority Health-All Plans $2,884 - $2,897 1183%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $2,942 - $2,955 1207%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans $3,028 - $3,042 1242%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1405 Nw Church Street, Leon, IA 50144
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals