CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Monroe County Hospital

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,651
Cash Discount Price: $3,214
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Monroe County Hospital is $2,651. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 7.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6580 165Th Street, Albia, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,651

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: $3,214 (902%)

Insurance Median: $2,651 (744%)

Cash: $3,214 (902% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,651 (744% 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 744% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 644%). 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
Wellmark Hmo	$414	116%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$445	125%
Mahp Mcare - All Plans	$2,250	631%
Tricare	$2,250	631%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,250 - $5,088	631%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$2,250	631%
Amerigroup Mcare	$2,272	637%
Humana	$2,272	637%
Wellmark Mcare	$2,272	637%
Aetna	$2,295 - $5,035	644%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$2,677	751%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$2,717	762%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$2,756	773%
Centivo - All Plans	$3,374	947%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$3,749	1052%
Preferred Hlth - All Plans	$4,017	1127%
Geha - All Plans	$4,285	1202%
Multiplan - All Plans	$4,820	1352%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$5,195	1458%

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 $3,214.
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 Monroe County 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.