Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 24,364 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $486.83 but Medicare allows only $85.24. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 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 neck with contrast (HCPCS code 70498) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $85.24, but hospitals typically charge $486.83 — a 5.7x 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 $85.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.05. 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 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $66.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $117 | $938 | 102 | 2,532 | +37.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $96 | $370 | 36 | 294 | +12.3% |
| New Jersey | $95 | $561 | 583 | 17,651 | +11.0% |
| New York | $95 | $462 | 1,220 | 37,931 | +10.9% |
| Florida | $94 | $634 | 1,739 | 46,043 | +10.2% |
| Maryland | $94 | $456 | 524 | 14,977 | +10.2% |
| Nevada | $93 | $700 | 256 | 5,847 | +9.4% |
| District of Columbia | $93 | $366 | 63 | 2,869 | +9.0% |
| California | $91 | $506 | 2,253 | 65,631 | +7.1% |
| Arizona | $90 | $734 | 430 | 14,132 | +5.3% |
| Wyoming | $88 | $501 | 56 | 1,143 | +3.7% |
| Connecticut | $87 | $495 | 324 | 10,427 | +2.0% |
| Texas | $86 | $658 | 1,646 | 53,938 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $85 | $480 | 462 | 19,214 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $85 | $525 | 1,034 | 30,113 | -0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $84 | $358 | 671 | 24,692 | -0.9% |
| Washington | $84 | $350 | 490 | 20,599 | -1.1% |
| Virginia | $84 | $415 | 612 | 20,797 | -1.6% |
| Louisiana | $83 | $498 | 380 | 8,216 | -2.3% |
| Rhode Island | $83 | $382 | 118 | 4,860 | -2.4% |
| Delaware | $83 | $368 | 71 | 2,917 | -2.9% |
| Hawaii | $82 | $363 | 84 | 1,992 | -3.3% |
| North Carolina | $82 | $503 | 808 | 25,560 | -3.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $82 | $400 | 1,080 | 32,676 | -4.0% |
| Tennessee | $82 | $522 | 739 | 20,649 | -4.0% |
| Minnesota | $82 | $463 | 856 | 32,628 | -4.0% |
| Montana | $82 | $348 | 93 | 2,593 | -4.2% |
| Georgia | $82 | $465 | 645 | 20,126 | -4.2% |
| North Dakota | $82 | $439 | 95 | 2,256 | -4.3% |
| Michigan | $81 | $346 | 635 | 23,591 | -4.9% |
| Oregon | $81 | $423 | 347 | 9,124 | -5.1% |
| New Hampshire | $81 | $641 | 150 | 4,584 | -5.1% |
| New Mexico | $81 | $418 | 141 | 3,323 | -5.2% |
| Alabama | $81 | $328 | 461 | 10,550 | -5.4% |
| South Carolina | $81 | $458 | 376 | 12,919 | -5.5% |
| Wisconsin | $80 | $762 | 620 | 14,694 | -5.9% |
| Iowa | $80 | $370 | 277 | 5,338 | -6.0% |
| Maine | $80 | $352 | 97 | 2,586 | -6.0% |
| South Dakota | $80 | $273 | 65 | 2,388 | -6.1% |
| Mississippi | $80 | $493 | 238 | 7,320 | -6.3% |
| Kentucky | $80 | $330 | 310 | 8,722 | -6.3% |
| Kansas | $80 | $312 | 218 | 6,459 | -6.4% |
| Ohio | $80 | $515 | 752 | 22,975 | -6.5% |
| Vermont | $79 | $422 | 36 | 1,438 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $79 | $405 | 514 | 17,412 | -7.0% |
| Utah | $79 | $314 | 224 | 6,625 | -7.3% |
| Indiana | $79 | $397 | 447 | 14,465 | -7.4% |
| Oklahoma | $79 | $413 | 255 | 8,392 | -7.6% |
| West Virginia | $78 | $373 | 146 | 4,181 | -7.9% |
| Arkansas | $78 | $360 | 261 | 8,456 | -8.8% |
| Nebraska | $77 | $328 | 167 | 5,982 | -9.1% |
| Idaho | $77 | $486 | 132 | 4,479 | -9.7% |
⚠️ 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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