CT scan of the pelvis without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2246 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,235 — about 9.3× the Medicare rate ($133). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($265).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,108 list price could save about $873 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | Downey, CA | $189 | $306 | ★ 4/5 | 240 min | 16.5% |
| 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 | $201 | $151 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe | Monroe, LA | $204 | $142 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | 15.2% |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Walnut Ridge, AR | $208 | $76 | — | 93 min | 15.0% |
| Ochsner St Mary | Morgan City, LA | $209 | $137 | ★ 2/5 | 81 min | 15.4% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent | Shreveport, LA | $209 | $137 | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center | Niagara Falls, NY | $210 | $100 | ★ 1/5 | 236 min | 15.3% |
| Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc | Duncan, OK | $217 | $2,448 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | 15.3% |
| Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai | Ojai, CA | $223 | $379 | — | 110 min | 15.0% |
| McGehee Hospital | Mcgehee, AR | $226 | $297 | — | 142 min | 14.9% |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center | Springerville, AZ | $228 | $80 | — | 132 min | 14.9% |
| Ochsner American Legion Hospital | Jennings, LA | $228 | $238 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | 15.3% |
| Memorial Hospital | Dumas, TX | $234 | $146 | — | 82 min | 15.5% |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | Oneida, TN | $236 | $785 | — | 168 min | — |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $238 | $281 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.0% |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $238 | $281 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 13.5% |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Shelbyville, TN | $238 | $155 | ★ 4/5 | 123 min | 13.6% |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | Tullahoma, TN | $238 | $155 | ★ 3/5 | 173 min | 15.1% |
| Titus Regional Medical Center | Mount Pleasant, TX | $239 | $97 | ★ 3/5 | 187 min | 15.2% |
| Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc | Aguadilla, PR | $247 | $126 | — | — | 15.7% |
| Aspire Hospital | Conroe, TX | $250 | $1,007 | — | — | — |
| Kau Hospital | Pahala, HI | $252 | — | — | 83 min | — |
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 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 $133.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 16 |
$43 – $161 |
| Amerigroup | 173 |
$66 – $348 |
| Medicaid | 351 |
$45 – $375 |
| Devoted Health | 166 |
$97 – $563 |
| Medicare | 597 |
$50 – $590 |
| Independent Health | 31 |
$54 – $214 |
| Molina Healthcare | 554 |
$57 – $954 |
| Tricare / VA | 420 |
$55 – $1,182 |
| Highmark | 132 |
$80 – $228 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 807 |
$67 – $1,312 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$102 – $1,655 |
| Bright Health | 44 |
$126 – $3,019 |
| EmblemHealth | 66 |
$126 – $633 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$56 – $1,374 |
| Oscar Health | 149 |
$99 – $1,111 |
| Geisinger | 70 |
$65 – $438 |
| AmeriHealth | 226 |
$65 – $1,214 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1566 |
$79 – $1,986 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 228 |
$107 – $1,834 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 97 |
$94 – $1,014 |
| Priority Health | 61 |
$54 – $1,185 |
| Anthem | 570 |
$70 – $960 |
| UCare | 67 |
$76 – $1,894 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1333 |
$91 – $2,000 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 59 |
$106 – $1,501 |
| Humana | 1035 |
$85 – $1,512 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 156 |
$108 – $1,834 |
| HealthPartners | 267 |
$91 – $2,163 |
| Cigna | 1166 |
$108 – $2,747 |
| Aetna | 1444 |
$97 – $2,393 |
| Health Net | 342 |
$112 – $4,486 |
| Medica | 255 |
$109 – $2,250 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 78 |
$106 – $1,991 |
| Security Health Plan | 61 |
$103 – $1,732 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$464 – $2,419 |
| Coventry | 156 |
$118 – $3,393 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 881 |
$227 – $4,526 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$738 – $3,878 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $163 |
| Maryland | $164 |
| Rhode Island | $299 |
| New Jersey | $420 |
| Arkansas | $557 |
| Mississippi | $611 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2246 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,235, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,108, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $391, a Medicare rate of about $133. Most cash prices fall between $403 and $3,145 — 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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