CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Weston

Billing Code: 74176 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74176
Insurance Median: $1,758
Cash Discount Price: $1,853
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston is $1,758. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,853. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3400 Ministry Parkway, Weston, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,853

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,758

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: $1,853 (760%)

Insurance Median: $1,758 (721%)

Cash: $1,853 (760% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,758 (721% 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 721% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 621%). 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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$975	400%
Amish/Mennonite	$1,072	440%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,072	440%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,286 - $1,758	528%
The Alliance	$1,502 - $1,645	616%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,592 - $1,820	653%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$1,599 - $1,755	656%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,611	661%
Besse Forest Products	$1,658	680%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$1,658	680%
Rice Lake School District	$1,658	680%
Wps Health Insurance	$1,726 - $1,882	708%
Medica Of Wi	$1,817 - $1,856	745%
Cigna	$1,833	752%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$1,833 - $1,852	752%
Corvel	$1,852	760%
First Health	$1,852	760%
Health Partners	$1,852	760%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$1,852	760%
Trilogy	$1,862 - $1,872	764%
Coventry	$1,872	768%
Health Smart	$1,872	768%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$1,892	776%

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 $1,853.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 74176.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marshfield Medical Center - Weston is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 74176.
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.