CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,019
Cash Discount Price: $3,749
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah is $2,019. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,749. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 10Th Ave West, Mobridge, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,749

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,019

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: $3,749 (1052%)

Insurance Median: $2,019 (566%)

Cash: $3,749 (1052% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,019 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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
Medica Mcare Advan	$765 - $2,084	215%
UnitedHealthcare	$765 - $4,491	215%
Medica Mn Health Care	$804 - $2,188	226%
Medica Msho Mcare	$804 - $2,188	226%
Wellmark Indem/Ppo-All Plans	$1,571 - $4,278	441%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans	$1,712 - $4,661	480%
Avera/Dakotacare-All Plans	$1,954 - $5,319	548%
Sanford Healthplan-All Plans	$1,954 - $5,319	548%

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 $3,749.
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 Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah 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.