CT scan of the abdomen without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2219 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,234 — about 9.1× the Medicare rate ($136). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($273).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,167 list price could save about $933 (43%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | $194 | $50 | ★ 2/5 | 244 min | 15.9% |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $194 | $110 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
| St Anthony Community Hospital | Warwick, NY | $195 | $1,321 | ★ 4/5 | 161 min | 14.9% |
| Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center | Clarksdale, MS | $198 | $169 | ★ 3/5 | 170 min | 15.3% |
| Delta Health System-the Medical Center | Greenville, MS | $198 | $169 | ★ 1/5 | 283 min | 15.0% |
| Highland Hills Medical Center | Senatobia, MS | $198 | $169 | — | 126 min | 14.7% |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $203 | $155 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe | Monroe, LA | $204 | $142 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | 15.2% |
| Ochsner St Mary | Morgan City, LA | $207 | $135 | ★ 2/5 | 81 min | 15.4% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | Shreveport, LA | $207 | $135 | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Walnut Ridge, AR | $208 | $75 | — | 93 min | 15.0% |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center | Niagara Falls, NY | $210 | $99 | ★ 1/5 | 236 min | 15.3% |
| Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc | Duncan, OK | $217 | $2,488 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | 15.3% |
| Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai | Ojai, CA | $223 | $379 | — | 110 min | 15.0% |
| Citizens Memorial Hospital | Bolivar, MO | $226 | $112 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | 14.6% |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | Jennings, LA | $228 | $238 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | 15.3% |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $233 | $156 | ★ 3/5 | 223 min | 15.3% |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center | Springerville, AZ | $234 | $80 | — | 132 min | 14.9% |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | Oneida, TN | $236 | $785 | — | 168 min | — |
| Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc | Aguadilla, PR | $237 | $130 | — | — | 15.7% |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Shelbyville, TN | $238 | $160 | ★ 4/5 | 123 min | 13.6% |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | Tullahoma, TN | $238 | $159 | ★ 3/5 | 173 min | 15.1% |
| Titus Regional Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, TX | $241 | $101 | ★ 3/5 | 187 min | 15.2% |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley, CO | $249 | $192 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.6% |
| Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $249 | $192 | ★ 3/5 | 142 min | 14.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for CT scan of the abdomen without contrast
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,234; Medicare pays $136.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 16 |
$47 – $166 |
| Amerigroup | 173 |
$67 – $467 |
| Devoted Health | 166 |
$97 – $480 |
| Independent Health | 31 |
$59 – $224 |
| Molina Healthcare | 549 |
$55 – $1,010 |
| Tricare / VA | 414 |
$57 – $1,066 |
| Medicare | 571 |
$55 – $523 |
| Highmark | 133 |
$84 – $239 |
| Medicaid | 341 |
$49 – $396 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 799 |
$62 – $1,337 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$61 – $1,374 |
| EmblemHealth | 65 |
$126 – $633 |
| Oscar Health | 146 |
$106 – $1,134 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$102 – $1,598 |
| Geisinger | 71 |
$75 – $435 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1535 |
$77 – $1,972 |
| Bright Health | 44 |
$137 – $3,508 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 227 |
$105 – $1,829 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 96 |
$102 – $1,007 |
| AmeriHealth | 226 |
$75 – $1,028 |
| UCare | 67 |
$64 – $2,101 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1310 |
$90 – $1,882 |
| Anthem | 563 |
$77 – $984 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 59 |
$106 – $1,307 |
| Priority Health | 61 |
$56 – $1,159 |
| Humana | 1019 |
$84 – $1,515 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 152 |
$120 – $1,958 |
| Cigna | 1163 |
$107 – $2,685 |
| Aetna | 1438 |
$97 – $2,507 |
| HealthPartners | 251 |
$97 – $2,205 |
| Health Net | 341 |
$117 – $4,382 |
| Medica | 241 |
$109 – $2,365 |
| Security Health Plan | 61 |
$101 – $1,800 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 76 |
$123 – $2,218 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$460 – $2,965 |
| Coventry | 153 |
$127 – $3,455 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 879 |
$223 – $4,717 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$738 – $3,879 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $159 |
| Puerto Rico | $243 |
| Rhode Island | $281 |
| New Jersey | $420 |
| Mississippi | $587 |
| Arkansas | $606 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2219 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,234, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,167, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $391, a Medicare rate of about $136. Most cash prices fall between $381 and $3,277 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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