Ct scan of blood vessels of lower leg with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 7,939 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $523.41 but Medicare allows only $104.50. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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 lower leg with contrast (HCPCS code 73706) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $104.50, but hospitals typically charge $523.41 — a 5.0x 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 $104.50, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $20.90. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $81.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $160 | $634 | 177 | 539 | +52.8% |
| Florida | $127 | $727 | 425 | 935 | +22.0% |
| Nevada | $125 | $878 | 83 | 264 | +19.6% |
| Indiana | $125 | $320 | 142 | 694 | +19.1% |
| Alaska | $121 | $551 | 21 | 59 | +15.7% |
| Maryland | $121 | $484 | 192 | 463 | +15.6% |
| New York | $118 | $565 | 444 | 1,103 | +12.9% |
| Arizona | $115 | $779 | 175 | 479 | +10.1% |
| Connecticut | $111 | $578 | 123 | 287 | +6.2% |
| California | $111 | $567 | 784 | 2,045 | +6.1% |
| Maine | $105 | $304 | 32 | 58 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $104 | $515 | 174 | 421 | -0.3% |
| Illinois | $102 | $501 | 320 | 794 | -2.7% |
| Minnesota | $101 | $571 | 382 | 1,078 | -3.5% |
| Massachusetts | $100 | $416 | 192 | 519 | -4.2% |
| Texas | $98 | $632 | 671 | 1,618 | -5.8% |
| Georgia | $97 | $621 | 190 | 368 | -7.6% |
| District of Columbia | $96 | $359 | 33 | 99 | -8.0% |
| Virginia | $96 | $433 | 213 | 483 | -8.2% |
| New Hampshire | $94 | $778 | 49 | 122 | -9.9% |
| Washington | $94 | $341 | 155 | 453 | -10.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $94 | $402 | 391 | 980 | -10.3% |
| Missouri | $94 | $453 | 167 | 369 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $93 | $534 | 204 | 438 | -10.9% |
| Kentucky | $92 | $363 | 93 | 179 | -11.7% |
| Ohio | $92 | $584 | 240 | 571 | -11.8% |
| Vermont | $92 | $547 | 21 | 42 | -12.1% |
| Michigan | $91 | $361 | 234 | 646 | -12.8% |
| Rhode Island | $91 | $382 | 33 | 79 | -12.8% |
| South Carolina | $91 | $504 | 110 | 202 | -13.1% |
| West Virginia | $90 | $481 | 40 | 75 | -13.5% |
| Delaware | $90 | $377 | 20 | 38 | -13.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $89 | $236 | 8 | 14 | -14.5% |
| Hawaii | $89 | $307 | 30 | 55 | -14.5% |
| North Carolina | $89 | $492 | 243 | 510 | -14.8% |
| Oregon | $89 | $286 | 98 | 263 | -14.8% |
| Montana | $89 | $238 | 26 | 61 | -14.9% |
| Alabama | $88 | $253 | 121 | 249 | -15.3% |
| New Mexico | $88 | $364 | 42 | 83 | -15.8% |
| Wyoming | $88 | $411 | 18 | 51 | -16.0% |
| Wisconsin | $87 | $713 | 127 | 239 | -16.5% |
| Louisiana | $87 | $468 | 99 | 229 | -16.7% |
| South Dakota | $87 | $291 | 21 | 46 | -17.0% |
| North Dakota | $87 | $278 | 15 | 27 | -17.1% |
| Nebraska | $86 | $369 | 56 | 124 | -17.3% |
| Kansas | $86 | $287 | 59 | 137 | -17.5% |
| Iowa | $86 | $406 | 42 | 78 | -17.7% |
| Idaho | $86 | $444 | 51 | 90 | -18.0% |
| Mississippi | $85 | $363 | 53 | 136 | -18.5% |
| Utah | $85 | $294 | 49 | 99 | -18.6% |
| Oklahoma | $84 | $399 | 94 | 199 | -19.6% |
| Arkansas | $84 | $335 | 55 | 143 | -19.6% |
⚠️ 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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