Ct scan of leg with contrast material
Medicare pricing data for 14,788 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.3x markup — hospitals charge $317.15 but Medicare allows only $59.82. 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 leg with contrast material (HCPCS code 73701) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $59.82, but hospitals typically charge $317.15 — 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 $59.82, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.96. 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 $46.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $81 | $492 | 52 | 198 | +34.7% |
| New Jersey | $66 | $394 | 376 | 1,222 | +10.6% |
| Maryland | $66 | $271 | 348 | 1,612 | +10.2% |
| District of Columbia | $65 | $279 | 45 | 229 | +9.1% |
| California | $65 | $379 | 1,397 | 5,376 | +9.0% |
| Florida | $65 | $378 | 891 | 3,229 | +8.8% |
| New York | $65 | $318 | 800 | 3,296 | +8.3% |
| Nevada | $63 | $414 | 125 | 347 | +5.9% |
| Connecticut | $63 | $288 | 206 | 650 | +5.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $62 | $220 | 13 | 33 | +3.8% |
| Arizona | $61 | $407 | 260 | 1,098 | +2.4% |
| Washington | $61 | $235 | 323 | 1,556 | +2.3% |
| Hawaii | $61 | $253 | 61 | 168 | +2.1% |
| Virginia | $61 | $324 | 405 | 1,636 | +1.4% |
| Massachusetts | $60 | $254 | 403 | 1,740 | +0.6% |
| Colorado | $59 | $312 | 278 | 1,200 | -1.5% |
| Illinois | $59 | $332 | 644 | 2,111 | -2.0% |
| Tennessee | $59 | $342 | 381 | 1,136 | -2.0% |
| Georgia | $59 | $343 | 363 | 1,050 | -2.1% |
| Texas | $58 | $345 | 1,041 | 4,582 | -2.2% |
| Minnesota | $58 | $305 | 557 | 2,360 | -2.4% |
| South Carolina | $58 | $324 | 247 | 814 | -2.7% |
| Iowa | $58 | $289 | 145 | 554 | -2.8% |
| North Carolina | $58 | $320 | 451 | 1,765 | -3.7% |
| Michigan | $57 | $250 | 451 | 1,951 | -4.2% |
| New Mexico | $57 | $266 | 86 | 351 | -4.8% |
| Oregon | $57 | $228 | 200 | 818 | -4.9% |
| Ohio | $57 | $357 | 463 | 1,632 | -5.1% |
| Utah | $56 | $202 | 117 | 408 | -6.3% |
| Kansas | $56 | $217 | 128 | 378 | -6.5% |
| Missouri | $56 | $290 | 377 | 1,575 | -6.6% |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $470 | 106 | 402 | -6.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $249 | 697 | 2,625 | -6.9% |
| Arkansas | $56 | $250 | 147 | 408 | -7.0% |
| Rhode Island | $56 | $249 | 69 | 223 | -7.2% |
| Wisconsin | $55 | $495 | 328 | 948 | -7.3% |
| Oklahoma | $55 | $266 | 180 | 746 | -7.5% |
| Kentucky | $55 | $252 | 147 | 498 | -7.8% |
| Montana | $55 | $195 | 53 | 201 | -8.3% |
| Alabama | $55 | $283 | 227 | 658 | -8.3% |
| Louisiana | $55 | $315 | 188 | 466 | -8.4% |
| Indiana | $55 | $254 | 299 | 1,113 | -8.6% |
| Maine | $54 | $216 | 80 | 206 | -9.6% |
| Delaware | $54 | $232 | 36 | 146 | -9.7% |
| West Virginia | $54 | $238 | 96 | 358 | -9.7% |
| Wyoming | $54 | $248 | 28 | 104 | -9.9% |
| North Dakota | $54 | $212 | 38 | 109 | -10.1% |
| Idaho | $54 | $290 | 88 | 328 | -10.1% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $224 | 81 | 375 | -10.7% |
| Vermont | $53 | $306 | 23 | 116 | -10.8% |
| South Dakota | $53 | $174 | 40 | 163 | -10.8% |
| Mississippi | $53 | $287 | 138 | 566 | -10.9% |
⚠️ 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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