Ct scan of arm without contrast
Medicare pricing data for 20,385 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.6x markup — hospitals charge $412.85 but Medicare allows only $73.86. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $46 in Vermont to $130 in Alaska. 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 arm without contrast (HCPCS code 73200) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $73.86, but hospitals typically charge $412.85 — a 5.6x 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 $73.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.77. 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 5.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $56.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $130 | $936 | 86 | 547 | +76.4% |
| New Jersey | $101 | $523 | 587 | 4,310 | +36.1% |
| Connecticut | $94 | $418 | 266 | 2,070 | +27.8% |
| Maryland | $94 | $377 | 476 | 3,677 | +26.7% |
| Florida | $93 | $527 | 1,368 | 11,793 | +26.3% |
| Arizona | $92 | $552 | 336 | 3,540 | +24.0% |
| California | $91 | $475 | 1,966 | 13,723 | +23.6% |
| Nevada | $90 | $532 | 177 | 1,088 | +22.1% |
| District of Columbia | $86 | $370 | 57 | 427 | +16.7% |
| New York | $85 | $417 | 1,024 | 9,038 | +15.4% |
| Rhode Island | $84 | $363 | 94 | 580 | +13.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $77 | $170 | 54 | 144 | +4.8% |
| Colorado | $76 | $416 | 342 | 3,594 | +3.1% |
| Minnesota | $76 | $505 | 731 | 5,041 | +2.5% |
| Virginia | $74 | $429 | 517 | 5,164 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $74 | $532 | 1,393 | 10,792 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $74 | $335 | 406 | 3,031 | -0.4% |
| Montana | $73 | $363 | 73 | 560 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $72 | $459 | 326 | 2,846 | -3.0% |
| Hawaii | $70 | $313 | 85 | 304 | -4.7% |
| Oregon | $69 | $298 | 241 | 1,883 | -6.5% |
| New Mexico | $69 | $431 | 114 | 587 | -6.5% |
| Wyoming | $69 | $460 | 50 | 405 | -6.6% |
| Kentucky | $69 | $390 | 226 | 1,555 | -7.2% |
| Iowa | $67 | $375 | 223 | 1,759 | -9.1% |
| Utah | $67 | $265 | 148 | 790 | -9.3% |
| South Carolina | $67 | $409 | 331 | 2,766 | -9.9% |
| Delaware | $66 | $277 | 58 | 529 | -10.2% |
| Illinois | $66 | $434 | 951 | 7,156 | -10.6% |
| North Carolina | $66 | $386 | 594 | 4,717 | -11.3% |
| Georgia | $65 | $413 | 602 | 4,334 | -12.3% |
| Tennessee | $63 | $355 | 490 | 3,583 | -14.0% |
| Mississippi | $63 | $462 | 188 | 1,449 | -14.4% |
| Kansas | $62 | $264 | 190 | 1,556 | -16.6% |
| Massachusetts | $62 | $282 | 534 | 3,969 | -16.7% |
| Oklahoma | $61 | $377 | 233 | 1,868 | -18.0% |
| Missouri | $60 | $301 | 465 | 4,455 | -18.9% |
| Indiana | $60 | $315 | 393 | 3,022 | -19.3% |
| New Hampshire | $59 | $600 | 138 | 913 | -19.5% |
| Ohio | $59 | $335 | 642 | 5,628 | -19.5% |
| Alabama | $59 | $291 | 358 | 2,206 | -20.8% |
| South Dakota | $58 | $171 | 71 | 460 | -21.1% |
| Wisconsin | $58 | $536 | 456 | 2,634 | -21.3% |
| Maine | $57 | $239 | 94 | 527 | -22.3% |
| Idaho | $57 | $323 | 117 | 825 | -23.4% |
| Nebraska | $56 | $252 | 137 | 1,310 | -23.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $265 | 953 | 5,478 | -23.9% |
| Arkansas | $54 | $228 | 233 | 2,122 | -26.4% |
| Michigan | $53 | $235 | 533 | 4,235 | -28.6% |
| North Dakota | $53 | $233 | 77 | 331 | -28.9% |
| West Virginia | $47 | $236 | 124 | 728 | -36.0% |
| Vermont | $46 | $278 | 33 | 296 | -37.9% |
⚠️ 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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