CT scan of the leg without contrast Cost

CT scan of the leg without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2235 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,235median cash price · 2235 hospitals, 52 statestypically $374–$3,319 depending on the hospital

≈ 9.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$2,088

Cash / self-pay

$1,235

Insurer-negotiated

$444

Medicare pays

$130

$374$3,319

Median cash $1,235 · Medicare $130 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,235 — about 9.5× the Medicare rate ($130). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($261).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,088 list price could save about $853 (41%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Unity Hospital	Rochester, NY	$187	$126	★ 2/5	294 min	15.3%
Unity Specialty Hospital	Rochester, NY	$187	$126	—	—	—
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton	Charlotte, MI	$190	$441	★ 1/5	152 min	15.0%
Greater Baltimore Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	$194	$198	★ 5/5	231 min	13.5%
St Anthony Community Hospital	Warwick, NY	$195	$1,359	★ 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%
Calverthealth Medical Center	Prince Frederick, MD	$201	—	★ 5/5	200 min	14.3%
Chilton Medical Center	Pompton Plains, NJ	$201	$218	★ 5/5	226 min	13.5%
Bsa Hospital	Amarillo, TX	$204	$1,451	★ 2/5	217 min	14.8%
Mercy Medical Ctr	Springfield, MA	$204	$105	★ 2/5	278 min	15.7%
St Peter's Hospital	Albany, NY	$204	$204	★ 2/5	374 min	14.8%
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York	Troy, NY	$204	$204	★ 3/5	243 min	14.3%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc	Aguadilla, PR	$207	$126	—	—	15.7%
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center	Niagara Falls, NY	$210	$101	★ 1/5	236 min	15.3%
Springhill Medical Center	Mobile, AL	$212	$764	★ 3/5	146 min	15.6%
Banner Gateway Medical Center	Gilbert, AZ	$214	$653	★ 3/5	223 min	15.3%
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Llc	Hope, AR	$214	$535	—	98 min	14.7%
Southwest Regional Medical Center Llc	Hope, AR	$214	$535	—	—	—
Lawrence Memorial Hospital	Walnut Ridge, AR	$215	$123	—	93 min	15.0%
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc	Duncan, OK	$217	$1,951	★ 3/5	148 min	15.3%
Atlantic General Hospital	Berlin, MD	$217	$217	★ 3/5	146 min	14.9%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Galveston, TX	$219	$140	★ 3/5	191 min	16.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson	Carson City, MI	$221	$107	★ 4/5	95 min	15.2%

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 leg 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: $1,235; Medicare pays $130.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	16	$102 $42 – $170
Devoted Health	143	$115 $97 – $648
Medicare	592	$116 $47 – $663
Molina Healthcare	537	$122 $47 – $1,180
Tricare / VA	403	$124 $74 – $1,571
Medicaid	354	$131 $42 – $1,342
Highmark	132	$141 $85 – $445
Geisinger	66	$149 $80 – $688
Independent Health	31	$155 $50 – $303
Centene / Ambetter	797	$158 $74 – $1,014
Amerigroup	168	$165 $72 – $509
EmblemHealth	65	$170 $126 – $633
Oscar Health	144	$171 $99 – $1,480
UCare	66	$192 $90 – $1,610
Bright Health	40	$195 $126 – $3,177
MVP Health Care	82	$206 $51 – $1,621
UPMC Health Plan	78	$226 $102 – $1,126
Anthem	530	$234 $76 – $1,245
UnitedHealthcare	1530	$245 $81 – $2,131
Kaiser Permanente	189	$252 $110 – $1,773
SelectHealth	49	$259 $102 – $1,926
Harvard Pilgrim	57	$260 $102 – $1,730
Humana	978	$279 $88 – $1,627
Priority Health	61	$283 $68 – $1,580
AmeriHealth	215	$310 $87 – $1,113
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1300	$318 $102 – $2,102
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	157	$430 $140 – $2,182
HealthPartners	255	$532 $95 – $2,815
Aetna	1411	$667 $99 – $2,625
Health Net	313	$747 $124 – $4,292
Cigna	1130	$937 $114 – $3,251
Medica	256	$951 $100 – $2,711
Security Health Plan	61	$986 $44 – $1,879
Sanford Health Plan	76	$998 $106 – $2,184
Coventry	154	$1,198 $149 – $3,821
Healthcare Highways	40	$1,354 $573 – $2,605
MultiPlan / PHCS network	835	$1,835 $383 – $5,267
AvMed	63	$3,082 $738 – $5,927

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	$201
Puerto Rico	$250
Rhode Island	$285
Arizona	$397
New Jersey	$453
Arkansas	$454

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Prices by state

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2235 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,235, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,088, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $444, a Medicare rate of about $130. Most cash prices fall between $374 and $3,319 — 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

How much does CT scan of the leg without contrast cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2235 US hospitals is $1,235. Most hospitals fall between $374 and $3,319. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

What does Medicare pay for CT scan of the leg without contrast?

Medicare pays about $130. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do CT scan of the leg without contrast prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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