CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $2,137
Cash Discount Price: $2,309
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics is $2,137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 6.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Water Ave, Hillsboro, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,137

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: $2,309 (648%)

Insurance Median: $2,137 (600%)

Cash: $2,309 (648% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,137 (600% 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 600% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 500%). 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

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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
Amerigroup	$138	39%
Security Health Plan	$780	219%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$851 - $2,313	239%
Iowa Total Care	$851	239%
Managed Health Service	$851	239%
Ucare	$2,067 - $3,180	580%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,107 - $2,779	591%
Quartz	$2,166	608%
Alliance	$3,175 - $6,470	891%
Cigna	$3,260	915%
Aspirus Arise Health	$3,299	926%
Humana	$3,379	948%
Multiplan/Healtheos	$3,458 - $3,776	970%
Coventry Health Care	$3,776	1059%

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 $2,309.
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 Gundersen St Josephs 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.