Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 25,880 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $455.53 but Medicare allows only $84.50. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 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 with contrast (HCPCS code 70491) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $84.50, but hospitals typically charge $455.53 — a 5.4x 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 $84.50, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.90. 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 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $63.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $115 | $499 | 536 | 6,095 | +35.8% |
| New Jersey | $111 | $533 | 578 | 5,656 | +31.0% |
| Alaska | $106 | $837 | 81 | 798 | +25.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $102 | $253 | 44 | 115 | +21.1% |
| Florida | $102 | $574 | 1,821 | 20,931 | +20.3% |
| Nevada | $101 | $562 | 242 | 1,578 | +19.2% |
| Arizona | $100 | $588 | 463 | 5,518 | +18.6% |
| New York | $98 | $510 | 1,238 | 15,514 | +16.1% |
| California | $94 | $510 | 2,281 | 21,171 | +11.7% |
| District of Columbia | $92 | $347 | 68 | 1,017 | +8.5% |
| New Mexico | $91 | $484 | 124 | 1,114 | +7.2% |
| Connecticut | $87 | $418 | 366 | 3,129 | +3.4% |
| Washington | $87 | $372 | 601 | 5,984 | +3.3% |
| Minnesota | $87 | $486 | 926 | 9,579 | +3.0% |
| Rhode Island | $86 | $365 | 127 | 908 | +1.9% |
| Wyoming | $86 | $591 | 57 | 488 | +1.6% |
| Tennessee | $86 | $461 | 739 | 8,273 | +1.4% |
| Colorado | $85 | $434 | 452 | 4,636 | +0.0% |
| Hawaii | $84 | $334 | 91 | 605 | -0.3% |
| Arkansas | $84 | $394 | 320 | 4,711 | -0.6% |
| Texas | $83 | $528 | 1,921 | 26,290 | -2.0% |
| South Carolina | $82 | $503 | 479 | 5,550 | -3.3% |
| Virginia | $81 | $475 | 668 | 8,305 | -3.8% |
| Alabama | $81 | $304 | 440 | 3,547 | -4.5% |
| North Carolina | $80 | $436 | 874 | 9,918 | -5.5% |
| Georgia | $79 | $455 | 717 | 7,293 | -6.6% |
| Massachusetts | $79 | $354 | 712 | 10,663 | -6.6% |
| Illinois | $78 | $468 | 1,108 | 11,785 | -7.9% |
| Utah | $78 | $279 | 211 | 2,253 | -7.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $78 | $386 | 1,151 | 12,097 | -7.9% |
| Oregon | $77 | $340 | 345 | 3,217 | -8.4% |
| Wisconsin | $76 | $724 | 647 | 5,441 | -10.5% |
| Iowa | $75 | $428 | 261 | 3,318 | -11.0% |
| Kansas | $75 | $287 | 297 | 3,342 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $75 | $329 | 95 | 1,033 | -11.5% |
| Maine | $74 | $297 | 103 | 1,094 | -12.2% |
| North Dakota | $74 | $349 | 83 | 924 | -12.9% |
| New Hampshire | $74 | $622 | 159 | 1,735 | -12.9% |
| South Dakota | $73 | $299 | 111 | 1,000 | -13.3% |
| Delaware | $73 | $294 | 71 | 1,437 | -13.9% |
| Kentucky | $72 | $301 | 308 | 3,058 | -15.4% |
| Indiana | $71 | $354 | 462 | 5,128 | -15.5% |
| Idaho | $71 | $375 | 136 | 1,283 | -16.3% |
| Nebraska | $71 | $312 | 197 | 2,589 | -16.4% |
| Missouri | $70 | $372 | 583 | 7,690 | -17.0% |
| Michigan | $70 | $291 | 648 | 8,208 | -17.1% |
| Ohio | $70 | $404 | 844 | 8,729 | -17.3% |
| Louisiana | $69 | $356 | 389 | 2,829 | -17.9% |
| Mississippi | $69 | $478 | 217 | 2,573 | -18.2% |
| Oklahoma | $69 | $317 | 280 | 3,135 | -18.5% |
| West Virginia | $67 | $315 | 149 | 1,431 | -21.1% |
| Vermont | $66 | $332 | 35 | 458 | -22.4% |
⚠️ 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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