CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 74177 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 74177
Insurance Median: $1,538
Cash Discount Price: $1,721
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) at Upland Hills Health is $1,538. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,721. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $356.43, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,721

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,538

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: $1,721 (483%)

Insurance Median: $1,538 (432%)

Cash: $1,721 (483% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,538 (432% 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). 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
Dean Health Plan	$153 - $3,819	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$173 - $636	49%
Alliance	$210 - $3,104	59%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$438	123%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$438 - $3,734	123%
Mhs	$438 - $1,538	123%
Quartz	$507	142%
Medical Associates	$1,025 - $1,538	288%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,538 - $4,503	432%
Humana	$1,538 - $4,942	432%
Icare	$1,538	432%
Security Health Plan	$1,538	432%
Wps	$3,350 - $3,454	940%
Cigna	$4,097 - $4,580	1149%
Multiplan	$4,832	1356%

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 $1,721.
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 Upland Hills Health 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.