Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 16,987 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $403.01 but Medicare allows only $76.86. 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 soft tissue of neck without contrast (HCPCS code 70490) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $76.86, but hospitals typically charge $403.01 — 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 $76.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.37. 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 $58.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $103 | $604 | 175 | 564 | +33.7% |
| Maryland | $98 | $390 | 445 | 1,910 | +27.2% |
| Alaska | $96 | $653 | 41 | 93 | +24.9% |
| New Jersey | $94 | $451 | 452 | 1,813 | +22.9% |
| New York | $92 | $451 | 890 | 3,895 | +19.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $92 | $170 | 54 | 102 | +19.4% |
| California | $92 | $467 | 1,595 | 5,364 | +19.1% |
| Florida | $90 | $525 | 1,316 | 5,325 | +17.6% |
| District of Columbia | $88 | $325 | 53 | 274 | +14.5% |
| Arizona | $85 | $516 | 302 | 1,108 | +10.3% |
| Rhode Island | $83 | $367 | 82 | 202 | +7.7% |
| Wyoming | $81 | $457 | 33 | 76 | +5.0% |
| Connecticut | $77 | $393 | 211 | 612 | +0.6% |
| Maine | $75 | $307 | 60 | 161 | -2.1% |
| Texas | $75 | $510 | 1,371 | 5,136 | -2.7% |
| Virginia | $72 | $370 | 464 | 1,501 | -6.0% |
| Colorado | $72 | $414 | 264 | 758 | -6.6% |
| Hawaii | $72 | $243 | 54 | 97 | -6.8% |
| Washington | $71 | $313 | 255 | 628 | -7.5% |
| Tennessee | $71 | $377 | 538 | 1,950 | -7.7% |
| Delaware | $70 | $291 | 59 | 321 | -8.7% |
| New Mexico | $70 | $337 | 83 | 228 | -8.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $70 | $325 | 760 | 2,299 | -9.1% |
| Alabama | $69 | $266 | 335 | 1,006 | -9.6% |
| South Carolina | $69 | $405 | 282 | 874 | -10.0% |
| Utah | $69 | $247 | 97 | 234 | -10.0% |
| Massachusetts | $69 | $290 | 444 | 1,508 | -10.4% |
| Oregon | $69 | $325 | 144 | 321 | -10.7% |
| North Carolina | $69 | $389 | 549 | 1,653 | -10.8% |
| Arkansas | $68 | $325 | 214 | 850 | -11.2% |
| Minnesota | $68 | $351 | 554 | 1,519 | -11.9% |
| Illinois | $68 | $364 | 716 | 2,415 | -12.1% |
| Georgia | $67 | $360 | 503 | 3,080 | -12.5% |
| Michigan | $67 | $285 | 415 | 1,392 | -13.2% |
| Wisconsin | $67 | $538 | 274 | 660 | -13.5% |
| Idaho | $66 | $381 | 57 | 120 | -14.0% |
| Vermont | $66 | $327 | 23 | 48 | -14.4% |
| Louisiana | $66 | $313 | 255 | 745 | -14.5% |
| Kentucky | $65 | $282 | 230 | 824 | -14.8% |
| Kansas | $65 | $265 | 181 | 651 | -14.9% |
| Ohio | $65 | $374 | 526 | 1,780 | -16.1% |
| North Dakota | $64 | $274 | 46 | 101 | -16.4% |
| Oklahoma | $64 | $314 | 197 | 647 | -16.4% |
| West Virginia | $64 | $328 | 129 | 395 | -16.8% |
| Missouri | $64 | $312 | 367 | 1,355 | -16.9% |
| New Hampshire | $64 | $427 | 75 | 187 | -17.3% |
| Indiana | $63 | $311 | 300 | 1,007 | -17.7% |
| Iowa | $63 | $386 | 117 | 249 | -17.8% |
| Mississippi | $63 | $342 | 163 | 562 | -18.2% |
| Nebraska | $61 | $254 | 125 | 374 | -20.3% |
| Montana | $60 | $197 | 42 | 79 | -21.6% |
| South Dakota | $59 | $231 | 31 | 95 | -23.0% |
⚠️ 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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