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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,569.10 | $169.72 – $2,414.00 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,570.10 | $225.59 – $605.06 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,572.96 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,578.85 | $157.36 – $2,429.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $1,591.20 | $925.34 – $2,755.47 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $1,591.20 | $935.63 – $2,448.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $1,591.20 | $1,259.99 – $2,558.65 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $1,591.20 | $166.03 – $2,448.00 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $1,591.83 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,600.00 | $167.65 – $171.01 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,600.00 | $588.44 – $588.44 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,602.90 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $2,896.16 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,089.23 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $53.52 – $2,831.80 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $3,057.05 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $53.52 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $52.99 – $2,960.51 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,610.00 | $269.08 – $2,898.00 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $1,619.20 | $170.37 – $442.11 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,629.60 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,632.60 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,632.95 | $130.12 – $334.84 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $1,632.95 | $553.21 – $553.21 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,632.95 | $553.21 – $553.21 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,633.50 | $45.03 – $715.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,634.40 | $44.89 – $650.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,642.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,642.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,642.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,642.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,642.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |