CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,366
Cash Discount Price: $2,512
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $1,366. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 3.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,366

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: $2,512 (705%)

Insurance Median: $1,366 (383%)

Cash: $2,512 (705% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,366 (383% 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 383% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 283%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$171	48%
Aetna	$264 - $2,947	74%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$267	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$834 - $1,353	234%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$1,340	376%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$1,340	376%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$1,366	383%
Humana	$1,366	383%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$1,380	387%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$1,380	387%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$1,380	387%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$1,407	395%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,407	395%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$1,407	395%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$2,847	799%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$3,182	893%

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 $2,512.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.