Abdominal CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT abdomen with contrast · CPT 74160
$140.40
lowest cash price
$1,667.60
national median
$16,137.00
highest cash price
912
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $140.40–$16,137.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,394.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,895.12)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,173.08 | $3,059.16 | $4,240.08 |
| Arizona | 23 | $291.48 | $429.42 | $3,071.88 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $538.50 | $1,761.50 | $2,717.00 |
| California | 90 | $478.98 | $2,236.00 | $6,462.87 |
| Colorado | 17 | $311.62 | $6,969.87 | $12,853.00 |
| Florida | 68 | $647.32 | $5,541.51 | $16,137.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $794.17 | $1,683.63 | $6,844.22 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $733.76 | $733.76 | $1,965.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $700.00 | $2,355.00 | $3,577.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $510.75 | $785.00 | $2,895.12 |
| Iowa | 30 | $1,193.39 | $1,725.29 | $4,615.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,203.60 | $5,089.63 | $10,690.86 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $595.34 | $1,927.20 | $4,884.31 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $472.94 | $472.94 | $472.94 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,325.95 | $2,190.55 | $3,251.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $1,786.00 | $4,161.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $2,364.00 | $3,021.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $286.88 | $875.16 | $1,117.25 |
| Missouri | 20 | $984.75 | $1,058.64 | $6,136.96 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,400.80 | $1,400.80 | $1,600.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,087.15 | $1,344.12 | $2,992.85 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,396.50 | $1,828.40 | $2,550.84 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,400.80 | $2,400.80 | $2,400.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $194.55 | $453.34 | $710.72 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,594.34 | $2,594.34 | $2,594.34 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $4,593.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,600.00 | $1,608.98 | $4,598.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,778.40 | $2,397.60 | $2,469.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $798.20 | $1,385.40 | $3,990.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $1,019.81 | $1,871.35 | $3,934.15 |
| Oregon | 13 | $224.64 | $968.96 | $2,171.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $468.50 | $1,424.40 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $850.50 | $1,532.50 | $5,887.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,384.00 | $2,656.00 | $3,044.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $369.60 | $587.70 | $10,032.50 |
| Texas | 113 | $498.96 | $2,612.85 | $15,463.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $576.61 | $1,642.50 | $11,060.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,007.24 | $1,520.00 | $2,717.37 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $639.50 | $1,097.00 | $2,048.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $439.47 | $1,570.00 | $4,905.25 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $490.14 | $1,022.40 | $1,170.65 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $2,220.60 | $163.49 – $542.00 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $2,221.62 | $339.02 – $3,387.06 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $2,222.99 | $214.31 – $214.31 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $2,234.05 | $167.48 – $174.18 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,236.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,244.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $2,244.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $2,244.00 | $336.19 – $336.19 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $2,244.00 | $178.16 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $2,244.00 | $178.16 – $711.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,244.00 | $173.28 – $711.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $2,244.00 | $178.16 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $2,244.00 | $175.93 – $711.00 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $2,253.00 | $174.11 – $639.00 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $2,255.04 | $962.88 – $2,290.00 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $748.12 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $716.35 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $723.41 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $2,273.00 | $171.21 – $440.50 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $2,273.00 | $166.31 – $748.12 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $2,284.20 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,306.60 | $57.98 – $1,046.17 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $2,333.00 | $163.14 – $179.45 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,346.75 | $175.06 – $6,705.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $2,346.75 | $175.06 – $6,705.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $2,346.75 | $175.06 – $6,705.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $2,346.75 | $175.06 – $6,705.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,346.75 | $175.06 – $6,705.00 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $2,355.00 | $125.71 – $349.61 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $2,356.52 | $55.55 – $1,187.09 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $2,356.56 | $613.20 – $3,273.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $2,362.80 | $55.55 – $2,510.48 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $2,364.00 | $186.92 – $2,659.50 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $2,364.00 | $132.55 – $2,659.50 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $2,375.20 | $186.92 – $2,672.10 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $2,375.20 | $186.92 – $2,672.10 |