CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 74177
  • Insurance Median: $568
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,335
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Methodist Dallas Medical Center is $568. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,335. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,335

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$568

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: $4,335 (1216%)
Insurance Median: $568 (159%)
Cash: $4,335 (1216% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $568 (159% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $296 - $375 83%
Aetna $350 - $6,069 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $350 - $2,612 98%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $350 98%
Medicare (plans) $350 - $375 98%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $350 98%
Wellcare [7016] $350 98%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $368 103%
Cigna $368 - $648 103%
Globalhealth [1003] $368 103%
Procare Advantage [7018] $368 103%
Humana $371 104%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $371 104%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $378 106%
Coralvita [9216] $421 118%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $438 123%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $456 128%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $491 138%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $500 140%
Molina [3017] $508 143%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $543 152%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $561 157%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $578 162%
Allied National [2031] $578 162%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $578 162%
Ambetter / Centene $599 168%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $631 177%
Web Tpa [3049] $648 - $1,734 182%
Department Of Labor [8004] $701 197%
Evry Health [1013] $701 197%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $701 197%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $701 197%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $701 197%
Sana Benefits [3069] $701 197%
Velocity [3070] $701 197%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $876 246%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $876 246%
Dart Member Care [3039] $946 265%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $946 265%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $946 265%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,277 358%
Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062] $1,545 433%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals