Ct scan of abdomen with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 21,059 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $59 in Vermont to $219 in Puerto Rico. 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 abdomen with contrast (HCPCS code 74160) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $103.80, but hospitals typically charge $507.93 — a 4.9x 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 $103.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $20.76. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $77.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $219 | $358 | 21 | 29 | +111.3% |
| Maryland | $170 | $581 | 402 | 1,900 | +63.4% |
| New Jersey | $161 | $695 | 461 | 1,359 | +55.0% |
| Alaska | $159 | $1,208 | 65 | 304 | +53.6% |
| Arizona | $145 | $719 | 417 | 1,584 | +39.4% |
| District of Columbia | $137 | $542 | 65 | 251 | +31.9% |
| Nevada | $136 | $599 | 151 | 481 | +30.6% |
| California | $133 | $607 | 1,640 | 5,747 | +28.5% |
| Florida | $130 | $578 | 1,318 | 5,346 | +25.5% |
| New York | $125 | $564 | 1,073 | 3,624 | +20.7% |
| Rhode Island | $112 | $438 | 110 | 495 | +7.8% |
| Virginia | $110 | $663 | 588 | 2,424 | +6.3% |
| Tennessee | $110 | $507 | 607 | 3,027 | +5.8% |
| Texas | $109 | $608 | 1,606 | 5,792 | +5.3% |
| Minnesota | $109 | $621 | 570 | 1,445 | +5.0% |
| Wyoming | $104 | $601 | 45 | 183 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $104 | $427 | 283 | 779 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $104 | $422 | 569 | 2,067 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $103 | $382 | 67 | 167 | -0.9% |
| Oregon | $102 | $375 | 277 | 939 | -2.2% |
| Colorado | $100 | $451 | 419 | 1,601 | -3.6% |
| New Mexico | $99 | $491 | 91 | 385 | -4.2% |
| Delaware | $99 | $351 | 74 | 352 | -4.4% |
| South Carolina | $99 | $583 | 368 | 1,590 | -4.5% |
| North Dakota | $99 | $390 | 28 | 80 | -5.0% |
| North Carolina | $97 | $516 | 822 | 3,941 | -6.3% |
| Nebraska | $94 | $386 | 171 | 654 | -9.4% |
| Alabama | $92 | $325 | 343 | 1,028 | -11.1% |
| Arkansas | $90 | $347 | 228 | 1,030 | -13.5% |
| Kansas | $88 | $338 | 218 | 800 | -14.9% |
| Georgia | $86 | $441 | 658 | 2,215 | -16.7% |
| Massachusetts | $85 | $347 | 517 | 1,929 | -17.7% |
| Mississippi | $85 | $494 | 216 | 741 | -17.9% |
| Utah | $84 | $289 | 133 | 366 | -18.7% |
| Wisconsin | $84 | $942 | 528 | 1,610 | -18.8% |
| Iowa | $84 | $425 | 248 | 875 | -19.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $84 | $374 | 945 | 2,534 | -19.4% |
| South Dakota | $83 | $295 | 73 | 266 | -20.0% |
| Illinois | $82 | $473 | 927 | 3,490 | -21.4% |
| Louisiana | $81 | $369 | 326 | 1,033 | -22.0% |
| New Hampshire | $78 | $740 | 135 | 523 | -24.7% |
| Missouri | $77 | $432 | 495 | 2,176 | -26.0% |
| Idaho | $76 | $354 | 108 | 398 | -26.6% |
| Indiana | $75 | $348 | 460 | 1,927 | -27.5% |
| Maine | $75 | $296 | 116 | 384 | -28.2% |
| Ohio | $73 | $410 | 768 | 2,622 | -29.5% |
| Montana | $72 | $245 | 73 | 260 | -30.2% |
| Kentucky | $72 | $302 | 220 | 654 | -30.7% |
| Oklahoma | $72 | $336 | 205 | 720 | -30.9% |
| Michigan | $71 | $309 | 631 | 2,533 | -31.4% |
| West Virginia | $66 | $309 | 121 | 361 | -36.8% |
| Vermont | $59 | $383 | 33 | 168 | -42.7% |
⚠️ 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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