CT Angiogram of the Abdomen

A CT scan of the abdomen timed to catch contrast dye while it is still filling the arteries, producing a detailed map of the aorta and the vessels branching off it. It is the standard way to look for an aneurysm, a narrowed artery, or a source of internal bleeding.

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What it is

The difference between an ordinary abdominal CT and a CT angiogram is timing. Contrast is injected into a vein in the arm, and the scanner waits for it to travel through the heart and out into the arteries, then acquires images in the seconds while those arteries are brightest. The result can be reassembled by computer into three-dimensional views of the vessel tree — the aorta running down through the abdomen, the arteries to the kidneys, liver, and intestines. Many protocols also take a set of images before the contrast goes in, which is what the "without and/or with contrast" wording covers. It is an outpatient-style test with no catheter threaded into an artery, which is what distinguishes it from conventional angiography.

Why it is done

To measure or follow an aneurysm — a bulge in the wall of the aorta — and to plan its repair
To look for a tear in the wall of the aorta
To find where bleeding inside the abdomen is coming from
To look for narrowing in the arteries feeding the kidneys or the intestine
To map a donor's or a recipient's vessels before abdominal surgery

What to expect

Most departments ask for several hours without food or drink beforehand, and they will ask about previous reactions to contrast, about kidney function, and about diabetes medication. A nurse places an IV, usually in the arm. The patient lies on their back on a table that slides through the scanner ring, arms overhead, holding a breath for each acquisition. When the contrast is injected by pump it commonly produces a strong warm flush through the body, a metallic taste, and a sensation like having wet oneself — all of which are expected and pass within a minute. The scanning itself is short; the whole appointment is usually under half an hour.

Questions worth asking

Does the price quoted include the contrast material and the IV placement, or are those separate line items?
Are three-dimensional reconstructions part of this study or billed as an additional service?
Was prior authorization obtained? CT angiography is a study insurers frequently require approval for, and a denial lands on the patient.
If this scan is being repeated at intervals to follow an aneurysm, can it be done at a lower-cost outpatient center rather than in the hospital?
Will blood work to check kidney function before the scan be billed separately?

What CT Angiogram of the Abdomen costs by state

CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Texas — 113 hospitals, median $3,254.30
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in California — 90 hospitals, median $2,538.90
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Florida — 72 hospitals, median $4,584.28
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Ohio — 68 hospitals, median $1,527.60
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Illinois — 51 hospitals, median $2,504.40
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Virginia — 43 hospitals, median $2,182.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Tennessee — 37 hospitals, median $856.50
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Wisconsin — 33 hospitals, median $1,940.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Pennsylvania — 32 hospitals, median $1,533.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Washington — 32 hospitals, median $1,848.86
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Iowa — 28 hospitals, median $2,322.45
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Michigan — 27 hospitals, median $2,808.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Indiana — 26 hospitals, median $851.50
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Georgia — 25 hospitals, median $2,050.23
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Kentucky — 25 hospitals, median $2,197.23
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Arizona — 23 hospitals, median $541.17
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in New York — 22 hospitals, median $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in New Jersey — 21 hospitals, median $564.30
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Minnesota — 19 hospitals, median $1,824.98
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Missouri — 19 hospitals, median $1,302.84
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Colorado — 17 hospitals, median $7,787.84
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in West Virginia — 17 hospitals, median $1,325.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Oklahoma — 16 hospitals, median $2,376.40
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in North Carolina — 15 hospitals, median $2,092.73
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Nebraska — 13 hospitals, median $1,661.52
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Oregon — 13 hospitals, median $1,369.50
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Arkansas — 11 hospitals, median $1,937.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in South Carolina — 11 hospitals, median $1,548.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Kansas — 10 hospitals, median $2,084.86
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Mississippi — 10 hospitals, median $1,007.52
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Maine — 7 hospitals, median $2,658.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in South Dakota — 7 hospitals, median $3,160.00
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Alaska — 5 hospitals, median $3,324.36
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Nevada — 4 hospitals, median $1,192.44
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in North Dakota — 4 hospitals, median $2,568.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Wyoming — 4 hospitals, median $1,288.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Hawaii — 2 hospitals, median $829.44
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Maryland — 2 hospitals, median $181.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Montana — 2 hospitals, median $1,400.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in New Mexico — 2 hospitals, median $742.14
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in Louisiana — 1 hospitals, median $506.48
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen cost in New Hampshire — 1 hospitals, median $4,139.55

CT Angiogram of the Abdomen prices at hospitals

CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Princeton Community Hospital, Princeton — $109.50
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland — $181.80
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Ocean University Medical Center, Brick — $194.55
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Southern Ocean Medical Center, Manahawkin — $194.55
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel — $197.04
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City — $197.04
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank — $197.04
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy — $197.21
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI), Edison — $197.21
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack — $209.65
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen — $209.65
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Bellevue Hospital Center, NY 10016 — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Harlem Hospital Center, New York — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Elmhurst Hospital Center, NY 11373 — $210.66
CT Angiogram of the Abdomen at Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx — $210.66

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Sources

RadiologyInfo (RSNA/ACR): CT Angiography (CTA) (opens in a new tab, leaves healthcosts.net)
MedlinePlus: CT angiography - abdomen and pelvis (opens in a new tab, leaves healthcosts.net)

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