CT scan of the pelvis with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2289 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,548 — about 6.9× the Medicare rate ($226). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($452).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,630 list price could save about $1,082 (41%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University Hospital | Newark, NJ | $234 | $515 | ★ 1/5 | 294 min | 15.6% |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $235 | $701 | — | 95 min | — |
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK | $235 | $183 | — | 110 min | 13.1% |
| Frederick Health Hospital | Frederick, MD | $236 | — | ★ 3/5 | 230 min | 14.1% |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | Salisbury, MD | $237 | $242 | ★ 4/5 | 176 min | 13.8% |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ | $238 | $258 | ★ 5/5 | 240 min | 13.6% |
| Chilton Medical Center | Pompton Plains, NJ | $238 | $285 | ★ 5/5 | 226 min | 13.5% |
| Overlook Medical Center | Summit, NJ | $238 | $289 | ★ 5/5 | 192 min | 13.9% |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Vincennes, IN | $244 | $249 | ★ 2/5 | 117 min | 14.2% |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $244 | $249 | ★ 3/5 | 234 min | 14.9% |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $248 | $142 | ★ 2/5 | 237 min | 15.8% |
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $248 | $119 | ★ 2/5 | 294 min | 15.3% |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $248 | $119 | — | — | — |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | $250 | $193 | ★ 2/5 | 247 min | 15.8% |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | Downey, CA | $250 | $167 | ★ 4/5 | 240 min | 16.5% |
| Doctor's Center De San Juan | Santurce, PR | $250 | $300 | — | — | 15.5% |
| Doctors' Center Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | $250 | $285 | — | — | 16.6% |
| Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc | Manati, PR | $250 | $285 | ★ 1/5 | — | 16.3% |
| Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc | Carolina, PR | $250 | $300 | — | 315 min | 15.8% |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | Harker Heights, TX | $253 | $986 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 16.3% |
| Geneva General Hospital | Geneva, NY | $253 | $209 | ★ 2/5 | 183 min | 16.9% |
| Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates | Penn Yan, NY | $253 | $278 | — | 110 min | 15.0% |
| Surgical Institute of Reading | Wyomissing, PA | $253 | $255 | — | — | 16.0% |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $254 | $259 | ★ 5/5 | 231 min | 13.5% |
| Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, PA | $258 | $176 | ★ 3/5 | 229 min | 15.1% |
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 pelvis with 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: $1,548; Medicare pays $226.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 344 |
$48 – $657 |
| Medicare | 578 |
$53 – $712 |
| Devoted Health | 166 |
$165 – $590 |
| Amerigroup | 173 |
$105 – $693 |
| Independent Health | 31 |
$58 – $361 |
| Univera | 16 |
$46 – $271 |
| Molina Healthcare | 547 |
$92 – $1,358 |
| Tricare / VA | 420 |
$68 – $1,343 |
| Highmark | 132 |
$109 – $382 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$78 – $674 |
| AmeriHealth | 225 |
$78 – $982 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 798 |
$105 – $1,510 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$59 – $1,643 |
| Bright Health | 43 |
$197 – $3,661 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 94 |
$112 – $1,307 |
| Priority Health | 60 |
$82 – $1,804 |
| Anthem | 555 |
$89 – $1,240 |
| EmblemHealth | 66 |
$172 – $640 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1538 |
$126 – $2,282 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 229 |
$159 – $2,450 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$143 – $1,873 |
| Oscar Health | 147 |
$138 – $1,269 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1306 |
$120 – $2,294 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 152 |
$124 – $2,156 |
| Humana | 1019 |
$157 – $1,722 |
| UCare | 68 |
$120 – $2,358 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$128 – $1,912 |
| Cigna | 1163 |
$175 – $3,232 |
| Aetna | 1432 |
$161 – $2,834 |
| HealthPartners | 253 |
$120 – $2,522 |
| Medica | 242 |
$173 – $2,691 |
| Health Net | 342 |
$172 – $5,469 |
| Security Health Plan | 62 |
$143 – $1,989 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$448 – $2,623 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 77 |
$173 – $2,510 |
| Coventry | 154 |
$187 – $4,460 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$738 – $4,730 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 877 |
$303 – $5,858 |
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 | $249 |
| Puerto Rico | $250 |
| New Jersey | $538 |
| Rhode Island | $614 |
| Tennessee | $687 |
| Mississippi | $687 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2289 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,548, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,630, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $503, a Medicare rate of about $226. Most cash prices fall between $438 and $4,230 — 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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