Abdominal CT scan (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT abdomen without and with contrast · CPT 74170
$160.80
lowest cash price
$1,976.94
national median
$19,365.00
highest cash price
918
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $160.80–$19,365.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,647.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,239.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,563.08 | $3,591.12 | $5,356.26 |
| Arizona | 23 | $349.77 | $515.31 | $3,531.18 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $612.30 | $2,193.75 | $3,123.00 |
| California | 90 | $558.74 | $2,496.00 | $9,055.61 |
| Colorado | 17 | $373.75 | $7,983.37 | $14,639.00 |
| Florida | 71 | $693.10 | $6,259.05 | $19,365.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $835.91 | $1,888.77 | $15,161.93 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $838.72 | $838.72 | $2,182.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $750.00 | $2,681.40 | $4,007.52 |
| Indiana | 26 | $542.00 | $911.50 | $3,899.80 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,193.39 | $2,096.64 | $4,983.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,330.00 | $6,423.56 | $11,337.49 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $654.15 | $2,275.80 | $5,531.68 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $489.58 | $489.58 | $489.58 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,509.20 | $2,503.35 | $3,248.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $2,131.00 | $4,839.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $863.71 | $2,673.60 | $3,484.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $358.82 | $974.16 | $1,217.75 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,080.95 | $1,302.84 | $9,166.68 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,629.60 | $1,629.60 | $1,735.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,304.71 | $1,476.60 | $3,712.80 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,675.80 | $2,473.74 | $3,451.17 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $194.55 | $537.42 | $888.76 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,887.92 | $2,887.92 | $2,887.92 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $4,895.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,897.00 | $2,143.33 | $5,301.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,371.20 | $2,938.40 | $3,026.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $798.20 | $1,483.20 | $4,587.60 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $1,093.17 | $2,158.00 | $4,496.25 |
| Oregon | 13 | $246.24 | $1,227.75 | $2,292.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $560.00 | $1,477.80 | $5,272.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,177.00 | $1,941.50 | $8,961.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,209.60 | $2,796.00 | $3,160.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $554.12 | $653.07 | $11,362.99 |
| Texas | 114 | $603.57 | $2,963.80 | $17,696.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $605.36 | $1,890.50 | $13,012.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $847.35 | $1,728.48 | $2,921.17 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $639.50 | $1,247.00 | $2,446.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $522.69 | $2,091.54 | $5,468.16 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $588.00 | $1,227.00 | $1,404.92 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,496.00 | $257.00 – $257.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $2,499.25 | $143.16 – $492.80 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $2,503.35 | $65.61 – $2,095.30 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $2,508.00 | $65.36 – $1,966.73 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $2,512.20 | $151.95 – $901.55 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $2,525.60 | not published |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $2,555.09 | $226.19 – $9,158.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $2,562.60 | $50.02 – $650.00 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $2,563.08 | $170.91 – $431.54 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $2,569.00 | $187.96 – $187.96 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $748.12 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $723.41 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $2,569.00 | $171.21 – $440.50 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $2,569.00 | $166.31 – $748.12 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $2,584.13 | $314.18 – $314.18 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $2,597.40 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $2,626.80 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $2,627.20 | $178.69 – $570.04 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,636.55 | $175.06 – $7,533.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $2,636.55 | $175.06 – $7,533.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $2,636.55 | $175.06 – $7,533.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $2,636.55 | $175.06 – $7,533.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,636.55 | $175.06 – $7,533.00 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $2,644.20 | $102.92 – $542.00 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $2,650.80 | $112.07 – $542.00 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $2,650.80 | $163.49 – $542.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $2,657.88 | $226.19 – $5,049.94 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $2,667.20 | $81.44 – $3,000.60 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $2,673.60 | $186.92 – $3,007.80 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $2,673.60 | $132.55 – $3,007.80 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $2,679.60 | not published |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $2,681.40 | $137.18 – $349.61 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $2,701.60 | $186.92 – $3,039.30 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $2,710.26 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,716.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $2,716.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,716.00 | $381.06 – $381.06 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $2,716.00 | $178.16 – $711.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,716.00 | $173.28 – $711.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,716.00 | $178.16 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $2,716.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |