Ct scan of soft tissue of neck before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 8,139 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $679.32 but Medicare allows only $133.29. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $76 in Montana to $182 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 70492) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $133.29, but hospitals typically charge $679.32 — a 5.1x 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 $133.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $26.66. 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 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $102.11 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $182 | $905 | 751 | 3,220 | +36.5% |
| Maryland | $182 | $749 | 200 | 571 | +36.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $175 | $259 | 37 | 63 | +30.9% |
| Nevada | $172 | $852 | 102 | 301 | +28.9% |
| New York | $168 | $819 | 432 | 1,934 | +25.9% |
| New Jersey | $164 | $724 | 219 | 616 | +23.0% |
| Florida | $162 | $895 | 625 | 2,058 | +21.6% |
| Arizona | $142 | $672 | 161 | 512 | +6.4% |
| Washington | $141 | $613 | 125 | 284 | +5.8% |
| District of Columbia | $139 | $516 | 22 | 65 | +4.1% |
| Texas | $135 | $854 | 730 | 2,260 | +1.4% |
| Virginia | $126 | $756 | 213 | 598 | -5.5% |
| Wyoming | $124 | $323 | 21 | 47 | -6.8% |
| Connecticut | $121 | $538 | 77 | 258 | -9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $121 | $475 | 26 | 48 | -9.6% |
| Minnesota | $119 | $629 | 224 | 440 | -10.6% |
| Colorado | $115 | $558 | 123 | 307 | -13.6% |
| Oregon | $114 | $498 | 76 | 193 | -14.7% |
| Georgia | $112 | $564 | 206 | 496 | -15.7% |
| Wisconsin | $111 | $1,058 | 164 | 376 | -16.4% |
| Delaware | $109 | $406 | 34 | 104 | -18.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $108 | $501 | 324 | 682 | -18.8% |
| Kansas | $107 | $413 | 91 | 192 | -19.5% |
| New Mexico | $107 | $477 | 34 | 87 | -19.6% |
| Illinois | $107 | $603 | 351 | 1,020 | -19.7% |
| South Dakota | $106 | $445 | 44 | 110 | -20.3% |
| South Carolina | $106 | $634 | 147 | 371 | -20.8% |
| Tennessee | $105 | $566 | 244 | 529 | -21.2% |
| Massachusetts | $104 | $475 | 173 | 601 | -22.1% |
| North Carolina | $103 | $584 | 237 | 568 | -22.5% |
| Alabama | $103 | $421 | 182 | 474 | -22.7% |
| Utah | $101 | $300 | 56 | 168 | -24.1% |
| Louisiana | $100 | $469 | 166 | 642 | -25.2% |
| Maine | $100 | $388 | 25 | 87 | -25.2% |
| Alaska | $99 | $473 | 10 | 15 | -25.8% |
| Michigan | $97 | $417 | 199 | 397 | -27.5% |
| North Dakota | $95 | $299 | 18 | 33 | -29.0% |
| Indiana | $94 | $426 | 134 | 324 | -29.7% |
| Ohio | $93 | $439 | 204 | 429 | -30.4% |
| Missouri | $92 | $415 | 195 | 509 | -31.0% |
| Iowa | $90 | $515 | 73 | 153 | -32.1% |
| Kentucky | $90 | $480 | 95 | 276 | -32.7% |
| Oklahoma | $89 | $426 | 88 | 240 | -33.6% |
| West Virginia | $85 | $393 | 62 | 130 | -36.1% |
| New Hampshire | $84 | $617 | 40 | 93 | -36.6% |
| Mississippi | $82 | $429 | 97 | 252 | -38.5% |
| Hawaii | $79 | $311 | 12 | 15 | -40.5% |
| Idaho | $79 | $472 | 34 | 89 | -40.9% |
| Nebraska | $78 | $281 | 91 | 257 | -41.2% |
| Arkansas | $78 | $353 | 86 | 211 | -41.8% |
| Montana | $76 | $203 | 20 | 68 | -42.9% |
⚠️ 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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