Cost of a CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit
in Iowa
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Iowa's healthcare market operates approximately 9% below national averages, benefiting from Medicaid expansion and a strong presence of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield across rural and urban areas. Patients seeking a CT Abdomen Pelvis typically pay between $85 and $753, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $361 based on negotiated insurance rates from 483 active providers statewide. Iowa's healthcare infrastructure spans from Des Moines medical centers to rural clinics, allowing patients to browse providers across all regions of the state.
Average
$400
Median
$361
Lowest
$85
Highest
$753
Providers
483
33% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct abdomen & pelvis compare to related procedures in Iowa?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $95 | $511 | $842 | 409 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $80 | $291 | $516 | 523 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $85 | $253 | $513 | 553 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $73 | $214 | $424 | 424 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 74177 — CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 74177 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 74177 (CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 74177 covers: the provider's professional fee for ct abdomen & pelvis. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit Costs Vary Across Iowa
Iowa's healthcare costs run approximately 9% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and strong agricultural economy. The state's mix of urban medical centers in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids alongside extensive rural healthcare networks creates distinct pricing patterns across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Iowa's 99 counties create significant disparities in imaging access, with metropolitan areas like Des Moines and Iowa City offering multiple CT scanning options while rural counties may have limited or no local providers. Patients in rural areas often travel 50+ miles for specialized imaging, though some critical access hospitals provide basic CT services. This geographic spread influences both pricing and availability, with rural facilities sometimes charging more due to lower volume.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based imaging centers affiliated with major health systems like UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and University of Iowa Hospitals typically charge higher facility fees than independent radiology clinics. Iowa's healthcare market includes numerous hospital-owned outpatient centers that blend convenience with higher overhead costs. Freestanding imaging centers, particularly in suburban Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, often provide competitive pricing without sacrificing quality.
Insurance Market Competition in Iowa
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield maintains dominant market share across Iowa, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, creating limited insurer competition in many regions. This concentration can result in higher negotiated rates compared to states with more competitive insurance markets. Rural areas particularly feel the impact of reduced insurer choice, though Medicaid expansion has provided additional coverage options for qualifying residents.
Physician Supply and Demand in Iowa
With 483 active providers offering CT Abdomen Pelvis services, Iowa maintains adequate radiologist coverage relative to its population, though distribution favors urban areas. The state's medical schools and residency programs help maintain physician supply, while rural areas continue to face recruitment challenges. This adequate but unevenly distributed supply helps keep costs stable in metropolitan areas while potentially increasing prices in underserved rural regions.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — CT Abdomen Pelvis Costs in Iowa
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a CT Abdomen Pelvis visit in Iowa?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 74177)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota Range: $82 – $10,549 | $7,060 |
| 2 | Minnesota Range: $88 – $10,549 | $3,579 |
| 3 | Alaska Range: $85 – $1,834 | $1,251 |
| 4 | Montana Range: $79 – $1,834 | $845 |
| 5 | South Dakota Range: $79 – $2,156 | $834 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $79 – $2,090 | $803 |
| 7 | Washington Range: $79 – $1,834 | $727 |
| 8 | West Virginia Range: $76 – $1,843 | $716 |
| 9 | Oregon Range: $79 – $1,834 | $713 |
| 10 | Idaho Range: $79 – $1,834 | $705 |
| 11 | Nebraska Range: $116 – $753 | $428 |
| 12 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $896 | $425 |
| 13 | Maine Range: $140 – $656 | $418 |
| 14 | Iowa Range: $85 – $753 | $400 |
| 15 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $814 | $399 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $85 – $809 | $398 |
| 17 | Rhode Island Range: $79 – $827 | $396 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $72 – $827 | $388 |
| 19 | New Hampshire Range: $101 – $740 | $388 |
| 20 | Vermont Range: $73 – $848 | $383 |
| 21 | New Mexico Range: $75 – $801 | $369 |
| 22 | Connecticut Range: $77 – $755 | $361 |
| 23 | New York Range: $65 – $782 | $361 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania Range: $76 – $753 | $348 |
| 25 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $766 | $346 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $80 – $672 | $337 |
| 27 | Indiana Range: $79 – $687 | $333 |
| 28 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $648 | $332 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $73 – $651 | $316 |
| 30 | Utah Range: $79 – $552 | $309 |
| 31 | Illinois Range: $80 – $537 | $302 |
| 32 | Florida Range: $72 – $603 | $294 |
| 33 | Nevada Range: $85 – $504 | $290 |
| 34 | Kentucky Range: $75 – $576 | $287 |
| 35 | New Jersey Range: $64 – $558 | $286 |
| 36 | Michigan Range: $80 – $534 | $281 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $80 – $534 | $278 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $36 – $594 | $278 |
| 39 | California Range: $70 – $672 | $276 |
| 40 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $505 | $267 |
| 41 | Tennessee Range: $84 – $462 | $264 |
| 42 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $460 | $263 |
| 43 | Virginia Range: $60 – $515 | $263 |
| 44 | Arizona Range: $79 – $482 | $255 |
| 45 | Mississippi Range: $71 – $460 | $245 |
| 46 | Missouri Range: $89 – $385 | $245 |
| 47 | Alabama Range: $71 – $460 | $244 |
| 48 | Kansas Range: $89 – $399 | $244 |
| 49 | Oklahoma Range: $77 – $469 | $243 |
| 50 | Ohio Range: $69 – $449 | $234 |
| 51 | Louisiana Range: $66 – $424 | $230 |