Ct scan of face with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 12,793 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $359.80 but Medicare allows only $60.39. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 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 face with contrast (HCPCS code 70487) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $60.39, but hospitals typically charge $359.80 — a 6.0x 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 $60.39, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $12.08. 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 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $45.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79 | $611 | 38 | 82 | +31.5% |
| New Jersey | $69 | $396 | 316 | 728 | +14.7% |
| Maryland | $67 | $306 | 274 | 831 | +10.9% |
| New York | $67 | $390 | 697 | 2,149 | +10.6% |
| Arizona | $65 | $540 | 245 | 717 | +8.2% |
| Nevada | $65 | $510 | 103 | 212 | +7.9% |
| District of Columbia | $65 | $252 | 38 | 134 | +7.9% |
| California | $65 | $405 | 1,144 | 3,094 | +7.7% |
| Florida | $65 | $440 | 886 | 2,518 | +7.1% |
| Washington | $63 | $273 | 247 | 742 | +5.0% |
| Connecticut | $62 | $326 | 182 | 401 | +3.1% |
| Rhode Island | $62 | $266 | 70 | 156 | +2.2% |
| Minnesota | $62 | $400 | 512 | 1,190 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $61 | $390 | 350 | 789 | +1.5% |
| Hawaii | $61 | $334 | 46 | 83 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $61 | $362 | 238 | 712 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $60 | $454 | 914 | 2,277 | -0.0% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $380 | 344 | 787 | -0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $59 | $268 | 426 | 1,334 | -1.7% |
| Alabama | $59 | $273 | 211 | 388 | -2.3% |
| Georgia | $59 | $350 | 319 | 639 | -2.5% |
| Oregon | $59 | $271 | 156 | 334 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $58 | $568 | 269 | 508 | -4.1% |
| North Carolina | $58 | $347 | 452 | 1,152 | -4.2% |
| North Dakota | $58 | $341 | 45 | 100 | -4.6% |
| Maine | $57 | $236 | 62 | 137 | -5.1% |
| Illinois | $57 | $365 | 491 | 1,160 | -5.4% |
| Arkansas | $57 | $253 | 109 | 217 | -5.6% |
| South Carolina | $56 | $349 | 185 | 417 | -6.8% |
| New Mexico | $56 | $272 | 81 | 196 | -6.9% |
| Delaware | $56 | $232 | 37 | 134 | -7.7% |
| Iowa | $56 | $293 | 141 | 312 | -7.9% |
| Utah | $56 | $208 | 102 | 243 | -8.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $55 | $290 | 588 | 1,597 | -8.1% |
| Kentucky | $55 | $270 | 136 | 293 | -8.7% |
| Louisiana | $55 | $294 | 177 | 378 | -9.0% |
| Michigan | $55 | $266 | 396 | 1,234 | -9.2% |
| Missouri | $55 | $293 | 282 | 642 | -9.3% |
| New Hampshire | $55 | $500 | 84 | 250 | -9.5% |
| Kansas | $55 | $220 | 117 | 262 | -9.5% |
| Nebraska | $54 | $257 | 95 | 241 | -11.2% |
| Montana | $53 | $205 | 50 | 101 | -11.6% |
| Ohio | $53 | $330 | 401 | 885 | -11.7% |
| Indiana | $53 | $273 | 223 | 567 | -12.6% |
| Wyoming | $53 | $276 | 24 | 48 | -13.0% |
| Mississippi | $52 | $291 | 109 | 236 | -13.5% |
| Vermont | $52 | $290 | 19 | 39 | -13.5% |
| South Dakota | $52 | $219 | 30 | 74 | -14.4% |
| Idaho | $52 | $261 | 55 | 117 | -14.4% |
| West Virginia | $51 | $252 | 77 | 155 | -14.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $51 | $165 | 13 | 23 | -14.9% |
| Oklahoma | $51 | $261 | 126 | 275 | -15.2% |
⚠️ 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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