Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 14,226 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $501.83 but Medicare allows only $95.86. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast (HCPCS code 70480) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $95.86, but hospitals typically charge $501.83 — a 5.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $95.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.17. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $72.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $122 | $676 | 122 | 516 | +27.8% |
| Rhode Island | $122 | $618 | 54 | 169 | +26.8% |
| New Jersey | $121 | $583 | 406 | 1,695 | +25.9% |
| Alaska | $120 | $1,000 | 41 | 143 | +25.7% |
| California | $117 | $625 | 1,320 | 5,716 | +22.5% |
| Florida | $117 | $580 | 1,092 | 5,480 | +21.7% |
| Maryland | $117 | $510 | 383 | 1,802 | +21.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $116 | $160 | 39 | 55 | +21.4% |
| Arizona | $111 | $711 | 239 | 1,256 | +16.2% |
| New York | $110 | $555 | 758 | 3,684 | +15.0% |
| Wyoming | $108 | $359 | 26 | 61 | +12.7% |
| Georgia | $106 | $601 | 392 | 1,626 | +10.5% |
| Montana | $101 | $460 | 46 | 169 | +5.4% |
| Colorado | $101 | $506 | 260 | 1,018 | +5.3% |
| Texas | $100 | $665 | 969 | 3,951 | +4.5% |
| District of Columbia | $100 | $387 | 43 | 244 | +3.8% |
| Connecticut | $98 | $463 | 194 | 590 | +1.9% |
| Alabama | $98 | $323 | 238 | 737 | +1.9% |
| Washington | $98 | $447 | 293 | 1,002 | +1.8% |
| Hawaii | $94 | $329 | 50 | 130 | -2.5% |
| New Mexico | $92 | $474 | 63 | 263 | -4.2% |
| Kansas | $90 | $437 | 142 | 592 | -5.9% |
| Utah | $90 | $339 | 121 | 397 | -6.5% |
| South Carolina | $88 | $494 | 237 | 998 | -7.8% |
| North Carolina | $88 | $467 | 492 | 1,691 | -7.9% |
| Virginia | $87 | $500 | 365 | 1,505 | -8.9% |
| Tennessee | $86 | $501 | 362 | 1,380 | -9.9% |
| Minnesota | $84 | $439 | 509 | 1,543 | -12.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $82 | $382 | 651 | 2,486 | -14.3% |
| Indiana | $81 | $384 | 230 | 815 | -15.7% |
| Oregon | $80 | $367 | 149 | 730 | -16.3% |
| Kentucky | $80 | $467 | 162 | 459 | -16.4% |
| Mississippi | $80 | $399 | 105 | 318 | -16.9% |
| Maine | $79 | $365 | 59 | 271 | -17.2% |
| Illinois | $79 | $427 | 618 | 2,193 | -17.3% |
| South Dakota | $79 | $327 | 48 | 168 | -17.5% |
| Iowa | $79 | $453 | 131 | 510 | -18.0% |
| Idaho | $77 | $409 | 68 | 169 | -19.9% |
| Missouri | $75 | $382 | 289 | 1,264 | -21.9% |
| Louisiana | $75 | $386 | 233 | 886 | -21.9% |
| Wisconsin | $74 | $716 | 289 | 898 | -22.4% |
| Delaware | $73 | $295 | 50 | 407 | -23.7% |
| Massachusetts | $73 | $311 | 407 | 1,954 | -23.9% |
| New Hampshire | $73 | $632 | 86 | 349 | -24.4% |
| Nebraska | $72 | $327 | 100 | 401 | -25.0% |
| Arkansas | $72 | $318 | 121 | 487 | -25.2% |
| North Dakota | $71 | $334 | 41 | 140 | -26.2% |
| West Virginia | $71 | $346 | 91 | 232 | -26.4% |
| Michigan | $70 | $295 | 393 | 1,546 | -27.5% |
| Ohio | $68 | $350 | 467 | 1,615 | -29.3% |
| Oklahoma | $67 | $338 | 150 | 460 | -29.9% |
| Vermont | $62 | $295 | 19 | 72 | -34.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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