CT scan of the arm with contrast Cost by Hospital

CT scan of the arm with contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2213 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,520median cash price · 2213 hospitals, 52 statestypically $452–$3,931 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,565
Cash / self-pay
$1,520
Insurer-negotiated
$639
Medicare pays
$199
$452$3,931
Median cash $1,520  ·  Medicare $199  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,520 — about 7.6× the Medicare rate ($199). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($399).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,565 list price could save about $1,045 (41%).

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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
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center Olney, MD $229 $234 ★ 3/5 254 min 14.4%
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $231 — ★ 3/5 230 min 14.1%
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc Salisbury, MD $232 $236 ★ 4/5 176 min 13.8%
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $232 $834 ★ 4/5 275 min 14.5%
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center Rosedale, MD $237 $241 ★ 3/5 384 min 15.0%
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $238 $823 ★ 3/5 306 min 14.6%
St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY $240 $240 ★ 2/5 374 min 14.8%
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York Troy, NY $240 $240 ★ 3/5 243 min 14.3%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $241 — — 102 min 15.0%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc Aguadilla, PR $247 $130 — — 15.7%
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $248 $254 ★ 5/5 231 min 13.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $250 $300 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $250 $300 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $250 $300 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $250 $300 — 315 min 15.8%
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $253 $307 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $253 $307 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy, MO $254 $409 — 146 min 14.2%
Calverthealth Medical Center Prince Frederick, MD $256 — ★ 5/5 200 min 14.3%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $257 $361 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $266 $71 ★ 5/5 128 min —
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $267 $280 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $275 $179 — 130 min 14.6%
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $278 $278 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
Banner Gateway Medical Center Gilbert, AZ $282 $1,077 ★ 3/5 223 min 15.3%

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 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 arm 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: $1,520; Medicare pays $199.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$167
$46 – $245
Medicaid 337
$194
$48 – $696
Independent Health 31
$214
$58 – $827
Highmark 130
$286
$148 – $1,179
Amerigroup 166
$297
$84 – $693
Medicare 550
$335
$54 – $738
Geisinger 67
$342
$109 – $1,319
SelectHealth 47
$345
$240 – $2,408
Molina Healthcare 525
$346
$54 – $1,437
Tricare / VA 398
$348
$122 – $1,672
Priority Health 61
$348
$80 – $1,970
Devoted Health 143
$357
$199 – $775
Anthem 504
$363
$106 – $1,380
Centene / Ambetter 785
$391
$145 – $1,617
UCare 65
$402
$113 – $2,261
AmeriHealth 215
$414
$120 – $1,452
MVP Health Care 81
$423
$72 – $2,282
Humana 957
$438
$186 – $1,897
Oscar Health 143
$482
$176 – $1,480
Kaiser Permanente 192
$489
$237 – $2,718
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$495
$124 – $2,334
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$517
$128 – $2,684
EmblemHealth 64
$519
$172 – $951
UnitedHealthcare 1451
$543
$138 – $2,576
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1229
$565
$164 – $2,400
UPMC Health Plan 79
$644
$181 – $1,701
Bright Health 39
$651
$407 – $4,382
HealthPartners 235
$796
$145 – $3,057
Aetna 1366
$856
$186 – $3,003
Medica 231
$994
$157 – $2,626
Health Net 294
$994
$236 – $4,909
Security Health Plan 59
$1,101
$21 – $2,464
Cigna 1096
$1,110
$243 – $4,499
Sanford Health Plan 71
$1,270
$196 – $2,656
Coventry 145
$1,439
$358 – $4,616
Healthcare Highways 40
$1,614
$643 – $3,077
MultiPlan / PHCS network 817
$2,276
$617 – $6,195
AvMed 63
$2,329
$738 – $6,171

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$256
Rhode Island$446
New Jersey$468
Arizona$557
Arkansas$659

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHKansas City, MOOklahoma City, OKBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXNashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CAMiami, FLMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2213 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,520, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,565, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $639, a Medicare rate of about $199. Most cash prices fall between $452 and $3,931 — 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 arm with contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2213 US hospitals is $1,520. Most hospitals fall between $452 and $3,931. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for CT scan of the arm with contrast?
Medicare pays about $199. 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 arm with 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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