CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast Cost

CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2229 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,731median cash price · 2229 hospitals, 52 statestypically $487–$4,770 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,982
Cash / self-pay
$1,731
Insurer-negotiated
$508
Medicare pays
$251
$487$4,770
Median cash $1,731  ·  Medicare $251  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,731 — about 6.9× the Medicare rate ($251). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($501).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,982 list price could save about $1,251 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD $261 — ★ 3/5 330 min 14.3%
University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD $261 — ★ 3/5 278 min 13.6%
University of Md St Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD $261 — ★ 5/5 281 min 13.1%
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center Rockville, MD $262 $268 ★ 2/5 200 min 14.5%
United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY $280 $221 ★ 2/5 164 min 14.7%
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $280 $189 ★ 2/5 237 min 15.8%
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Enola, PA $280 $195 ★ 4/5 197 min 15.8%
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $281 — ★ 3/5 230 min 14.1%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $281 $600 — — 15.3%
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc Salisbury, MD $282 $288 ★ 4/5 176 min 13.8%
Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes, IN $291 $297 ★ 2/5 117 min 14.2%
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD $291 $297 ★ 3/5 234 min 14.9%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $294 $568 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA $295 $193 ★ 4/5 253 min 15.3%
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $302 $309 ★ 5/5 231 min 13.5%
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Oxford, OH $303 — ★ 3/5 132 min 15.5%
Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH $303 — ★ 4/5 157 min 14.3%
Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH $303 — ★ 3/5 151 min 15.5%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $305 $554 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $306 $175 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Fresno Surgical Hospital Fresno, CA $306 $239 — — 14.4%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $310 $291 — 105 min 15.4%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $311 $171 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $311 $171 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Calverthealth Medical Center Prince Frederick, MD $312 — ★ 5/5 200 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 August 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 and 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: $1,731; Medicare pays $251.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Devoted Health 178
$181
$163 – $500
Amerigroup 173
$182
$105 – $608
Univera 16
$191
$48 – $275
Medicare 536
$192
$111 – $1,035
Medicaid 335
$199
$51 – $959
Molina Healthcare 551
$206
$100 – $1,582
Tricare / VA 400
$207
$121 – $1,464
Independent Health 30
$209
$60 – $361
Priority Health 60
$217
$83 – $1,934
Highmark 125
$251
$150 – $382
Geisinger 65
$254
$82 – $661
Bright Health 43
$256
$200 – $5,094
Centene / Ambetter 779
$256
$119 – $1,670
AmeriHealth 233
$262
$82 – $1,055
EmblemHealth 64
$285
$211 – $891
UnitedHealthcare 1482
$301
$151 – $2,572
UCare 60
$311
$92 – $2,829
Oscar Health 156
$313
$162 – $1,307
Anthem 560
$315
$145 – $1,418
UPMC Health Plan 102
$321
$152 – $1,337
MVP Health Care 78
$329
$76 – $2,433
SelectHealth 47
$347
$171 – $2,110
Kaiser Permanente 225
$371
$190 – $2,911
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1262
$393
$157 – $2,688
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$453
$149 – $2,812
Harvard Pilgrim 48
$525
$151 – $2,233
Humana 1018
$549
$161 – $2,050
HealthPartners 214
$586
$118 – $3,050
Cigna 1147
$605
$180 – $3,537
Medica 209
$815
$172 – $3,126
Aetna 1414
$826
$165 – $3,110
Health Net 331
$1,123
$199 – $7,181
Security Health Plan 53
$1,259
$169 – $2,505
Sanford Health Plan 63
$1,615
$177 – $2,937
Healthcare Highways 41
$1,626
$568 – $3,123
AvMed 64
$2,030
$738 – $4,952
Coventry 145
$2,236
$219 – $5,091
MultiPlan / PHCS network 858
$2,514
$384 – $6,731

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$250
Maryland$297
Rhode Island$478
New Jersey$596
Tennessee$733
Arkansas$736

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CAFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSaint Louis, MOKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NY

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast?

Yes — Medicare generally covers CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $251. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $50 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2229 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,731, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,982, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $508, a Medicare rate of about $251. Most cash prices fall between $487 and $4,770 — 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 pelvis with and without contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2229 US hospitals is $1,731. Most hospitals fall between $487 and $4,770. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $251). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast?
Medicare pays about $251. 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 pelvis with and 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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