Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 22,563 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $623.64 but Medicare allows only $120.67. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $71 in West Virginia to $186 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 before and after contrast (HCPCS code 74170) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $120.67, but hospitals typically charge $623.64 — a 5.2x 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 $120.67, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.13. 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 5.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $90.54 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $186 | $273 | 34 | 53 | +54.4% |
| Maryland | $176 | $726 | 424 | 1,733 | +45.5% |
| New Jersey | $172 | $845 | 516 | 1,745 | +42.5% |
| California | $166 | $797 | 1,978 | 10,134 | +37.4% |
| Alaska | $163 | $1,374 | 57 | 240 | +34.9% |
| Florida | $154 | $794 | 1,427 | 6,993 | +28.0% |
| Arizona | $152 | $780 | 391 | 1,936 | +26.0% |
| New York | $152 | $701 | 1,175 | 5,677 | +25.8% |
| Nevada | $148 | $735 | 188 | 845 | +22.7% |
| District of Columbia | $145 | $747 | 60 | 210 | +20.2% |
| Wyoming | $142 | $996 | 43 | 279 | +17.9% |
| Rhode Island | $140 | $601 | 109 | 777 | +16.3% |
| Connecticut | $132 | $614 | 282 | 1,039 | +9.5% |
| Hawaii | $131 | $567 | 70 | 221 | +8.9% |
| Colorado | $130 | $574 | 408 | 1,572 | +7.4% |
| Virginia | $126 | $703 | 595 | 3,579 | +4.1% |
| Texas | $124 | $740 | 1,702 | 9,024 | +3.0% |
| New Mexico | $124 | $719 | 118 | 567 | +2.7% |
| Washington | $123 | $546 | 577 | 2,511 | +1.9% |
| Delaware | $117 | $499 | 76 | 442 | -3.1% |
| Utah | $117 | $468 | 119 | 278 | -3.2% |
| South Dakota | $116 | $528 | 109 | 479 | -4.1% |
| Tennessee | $112 | $623 | 641 | 3,439 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $110 | $589 | 852 | 4,990 | -9.0% |
| Iowa | $108 | $466 | 234 | 928 | -10.5% |
| Nebraska | $107 | $513 | 180 | 873 | -11.0% |
| Minnesota | $104 | $563 | 650 | 2,123 | -14.1% |
| Oregon | $103 | $420 | 340 | 1,989 | -14.6% |
| Kansas | $103 | $411 | 281 | 1,533 | -14.6% |
| Alabama | $103 | $381 | 452 | 2,385 | -14.9% |
| South Carolina | $102 | $643 | 461 | 3,707 | -15.8% |
| Illinois | $100 | $583 | 962 | 4,258 | -16.9% |
| Kentucky | $100 | $417 | 274 | 1,543 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas | $100 | $405 | 275 | 1,242 | -17.3% |
| Massachusetts | $99 | $423 | 548 | 2,260 | -18.0% |
| Missouri | $98 | $520 | 517 | 2,414 | -18.6% |
| Mississippi | $97 | $732 | 237 | 1,385 | -20.0% |
| Indiana | $95 | $449 | 463 | 2,028 | -21.0% |
| Georgia | $95 | $518 | 686 | 2,576 | -21.2% |
| Louisiana | $95 | $492 | 357 | 1,651 | -21.7% |
| Montana | $92 | $358 | 64 | 281 | -23.7% |
| Idaho | $92 | $419 | 121 | 477 | -24.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $91 | $453 | 960 | 3,317 | -25.0% |
| New Hampshire | $88 | $700 | 130 | 552 | -27.0% |
| Ohio | $86 | $468 | 704 | 2,304 | -28.8% |
| Wisconsin | $85 | $975 | 495 | 2,144 | -29.6% |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $410 | 240 | 976 | -31.4% |
| North Dakota | $80 | $366 | 67 | 208 | -33.3% |
| Michigan | $80 | $360 | 650 | 3,062 | -33.4% |
| Maine | $77 | $327 | 87 | 227 | -36.2% |
| Vermont | $77 | $413 | 32 | 189 | -36.3% |
| West Virginia | $71 | $342 | 121 | 406 | -41.5% |
⚠️ 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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