Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 23,666 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.3x markup — hospitals charge $469.98 but Medicare allows only $88.88. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.3 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 blood vessels of head with contrast (HCPCS code 70496) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $88.88, but hospitals typically charge $469.98 — a 5.3x 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 $88.88, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.78. 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 5.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $68.42 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $118 | $668 | 91 | 2,296 | +33.3% |
| Maryland | $99 | $438 | 515 | 14,524 | +11.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $99 | $393 | 42 | 264 | +11.6% |
| New York | $99 | $450 | 1,193 | 37,553 | +11.3% |
| District of Columbia | $97 | $350 | 62 | 2,786 | +9.2% |
| New Jersey | $97 | $550 | 563 | 16,797 | +8.8% |
| Arizona | $96 | $686 | 422 | 13,307 | +8.1% |
| California | $96 | $508 | 2,206 | 63,427 | +8.0% |
| Florida | $95 | $584 | 1,643 | 42,514 | +6.6% |
| Nevada | $94 | $633 | 240 | 5,393 | +6.2% |
| Wyoming | $92 | $435 | 55 | 1,050 | +3.5% |
| Connecticut | $91 | $481 | 317 | 10,196 | +2.2% |
| Colorado | $90 | $462 | 456 | 18,797 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $90 | $346 | 487 | 20,721 | +1.3% |
| Massachusetts | $89 | $358 | 670 | 24,877 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $89 | $638 | 1,608 | 50,709 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $88 | $407 | 598 | 20,218 | -1.2% |
| Rhode Island | $87 | $373 | 119 | 4,793 | -1.8% |
| Illinois | $87 | $504 | 995 | 29,199 | -2.2% |
| Hawaii | $87 | $363 | 84 | 2,022 | -2.4% |
| Minnesota | $87 | $464 | 851 | 31,705 | -2.5% |
| Tennessee | $87 | $513 | 718 | 19,641 | -2.6% |
| Oregon | $87 | $394 | 331 | 8,766 | -2.7% |
| North Carolina | $86 | $482 | 777 | 24,816 | -2.9% |
| Maine | $86 | $352 | 98 | 2,623 | -3.3% |
| Delaware | $86 | $363 | 69 | 2,604 | -3.6% |
| North Dakota | $85 | $375 | 86 | 2,072 | -4.1% |
| New Hampshire | $85 | $657 | 153 | 4,584 | -4.1% |
| South Carolina | $85 | $465 | 360 | 12,445 | -4.2% |
| Montana | $85 | $347 | 87 | 2,475 | -4.3% |
| New Mexico | $85 | $408 | 143 | 3,202 | -4.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $85 | $390 | 1,065 | 31,714 | -4.4% |
| Georgia | $85 | $440 | 627 | 19,240 | -4.5% |
| Michigan | $84 | $340 | 622 | 23,368 | -5.2% |
| Iowa | $84 | $364 | 254 | 5,256 | -5.3% |
| Wisconsin | $84 | $744 | 600 | 14,301 | -5.3% |
| Kansas | $84 | $309 | 211 | 6,310 | -5.6% |
| Utah | $84 | $307 | 224 | 6,635 | -5.9% |
| South Dakota | $83 | $261 | 64 | 2,275 | -6.5% |
| Louisiana | $83 | $454 | 362 | 7,369 | -6.8% |
| Ohio | $83 | $484 | 734 | 22,580 | -6.9% |
| Alabama | $83 | $310 | 421 | 9,150 | -6.9% |
| Mississippi | $82 | $448 | 232 | 6,871 | -7.2% |
| Missouri | $82 | $393 | 497 | 16,793 | -7.2% |
| Indiana | $82 | $376 | 430 | 13,580 | -7.4% |
| Arkansas | $82 | $363 | 244 | 7,833 | -7.8% |
| Oklahoma | $82 | $431 | 250 | 8,065 | -7.9% |
| Vermont | $82 | $429 | 35 | 1,471 | -8.1% |
| Kentucky | $81 | $324 | 286 | 8,323 | -8.5% |
| Idaho | $81 | $437 | 140 | 4,441 | -8.7% |
| Nebraska | $81 | $330 | 162 | 5,794 | -8.8% |
| West Virginia | $81 | $364 | 141 | 3,961 | -9.0% |
⚠️ 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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