CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast Cost

CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2226 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,639median cash price · 2226 hospitals, 52 statestypically $490–$4,074 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,853
Cash / self-pay
$1,639
Insurer-negotiated
$475
Medicare pays
$184
$490$4,074
Median cash $1,639  ·  Medicare $184  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,639 — about 8.9× the Medicare rate ($184). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($368).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,853 list price could save about $1,213 (43%).

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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
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $250 $280 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $250 $280 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $250 $280 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $250 $280 — 315 min 15.8%
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr Fort Washington, MD $251 $256 ★ 4/5 214 min 14.9%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $253 $310 — — 16.0%
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD $254 — — — —
Holy Cross Hospital Nogales, AZ $254 $131 — 141 min —
Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD $254 $131 ★ 2/5 314 min 15.5%
Wayne County Hospital Monticello, KY $256 — — — —
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $260 $265 ★ 5/5 216 min 13.5%
Banner Heart Hospital Mesa, AZ $265 $266 ★ 2/5 — 14.4%
Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO $267 $187 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $270 $1,052 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Germantown, MD $273 $131 ★ 1/5 244 min 15.4%
Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA $274 — ★ 2/5 187 min 13.5%
Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD $274 — ★ 3/5 242 min 15.5%
VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore Baltimore, MD $274 — ★ 2/5 — 17.2%
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $276 $180 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $281 $600 — — 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $289 $164 ★ 5/5 128 min —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $293 $213 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $295 $277 — 105 min 15.4%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc Aguadilla, PR $295 $130 — — 15.7%
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $298 $650 — 137 min 14.9%

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 sinuses 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: $1,639; Medicare pays $184.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$154
$104 – $224
Devoted Health 176
$178
$163 – $480
Medicare 531
$180
$111 – $816
Tricare / VA 400
$181
$123 – $1,703
Medicaid 333
$181
$51 – $761
Amerigroup 172
$185
$153 – $543
Molina Healthcare 547
$193
$100 – $1,210
Independent Health 31
$196
$134 – $467
Highmark 127
$202
$128 – $382
AmeriHealth 231
$210
$95 – $1,005
SelectHealth 45
$222
$152 – $2,154
Geisinger 67
$230
$100 – $862
Priority Health 57
$232
$87 – $1,696
Centene / Ambetter 767
$234
$121 – $1,696
MVP Health Care 77
$247
$83 – $2,152
Bright Health 43
$259
$209 – $4,092
EmblemHealth 60
$285
$211 – $818
Oscar Health 154
$286
$142 – $1,460
Kaiser Permanente 221
$287
$143 – $2,798
UnitedHealthcare 1458
$291
$125 – $2,256
Anthem 547
$295
$121 – $1,266
UCare 62
$329
$94 – $2,873
Harvard Pilgrim 50
$364
$132 – $2,116
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1233
$379
$132 – $2,589
HealthPartners 226
$379
$126 – $3,083
UPMC Health Plan 106
$391
$170 – $1,239
Humana 1005
$491
$133 – $1,928
Cigna 1118
$543
$178 – $3,430
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$588
$352 – $2,815
Aetna 1383
$723
$154 – $3,033
Medica 211
$841
$142 – $3,119
Health Net 316
$1,057
$172 – $5,529
Security Health Plan 54
$1,288
$130 – $2,171
Healthcare Highways 39
$1,510
$315 – $2,939
Sanford Health Plan 65
$1,673
$169 – $2,986
Coventry 145
$1,796
$179 – $4,539
AvMed 64
$1,985
$738 – $4,503
MultiPlan / PHCS network 858
$2,573
$374 – $5,750

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
Maryland$224
Puerto Rico$250
Rhode Island$454
New Jersey$685
Tennessee$691
Mississippi$733

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYCincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CASacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHNashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALBoston, MAEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WI

Prices by state

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

Yes — Medicare generally covers CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $184. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $37 — 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 2226 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,639, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,853, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $475, a Medicare rate of about $184. Most cash prices fall between $490 and $4,074 — 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 sinuses with and without contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2226 US hospitals is $1,639. Most hospitals fall between $490 and $4,074. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $184). 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 sinuses with and without contrast?
Medicare pays about $184. 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 sinuses 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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