Ct scan of arm with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 9,403 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $389.59 but Medicare allows only $76.70. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Idaho to $124 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ct scan of arm with contrast (HCPCS code 73201) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $76.70, but hospitals typically charge $389.59 — a 5.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $76.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.34. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $58.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $124 | $714 | 35 | 63 | +62.2% |
| Nevada | $106 | $570 | 79 | 153 | +37.7% |
| New Jersey | $100 | $498 | 211 | 429 | +30.2% |
| Arizona | $92 | $517 | 171 | 456 | +20.5% |
| Florida | $92 | $484 | 564 | 1,456 | +19.8% |
| Maryland | $91 | $358 | 224 | 479 | +18.2% |
| Texas | $88 | $554 | 703 | 1,754 | +15.0% |
| Rhode Island | $88 | $366 | 41 | 65 | +14.2% |
| California | $87 | $424 | 872 | 1,825 | +13.6% |
| New York | $86 | $385 | 490 | 1,103 | +12.3% |
| Washington | $86 | $337 | 246 | 669 | +12.0% |
| Hawaii | $86 | $341 | 37 | 64 | +11.8% |
| District of Columbia | $84 | $359 | 24 | 60 | +9.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $81 | $347 | 3 | 12 | +5.9% |
| Connecticut | $81 | $384 | 115 | 234 | +5.6% |
| Georgia | $78 | $457 | 266 | 535 | +1.9% |
| Colorado | $78 | $377 | 191 | 511 | +1.5% |
| Kansas | $78 | $289 | 78 | 160 | +1.4% |
| Tennessee | $75 | $382 | 268 | 636 | -2.2% |
| Alabama | $74 | $362 | 171 | 337 | -3.6% |
| Minnesota | $74 | $390 | 351 | 702 | -3.6% |
| Kentucky | $74 | $344 | 120 | 264 | -3.7% |
| North Carolina | $73 | $400 | 288 | 791 | -4.4% |
| Iowa | $73 | $355 | 101 | 252 | -4.5% |
| South Carolina | $73 | $380 | 160 | 486 | -5.3% |
| Illinois | $72 | $386 | 385 | 793 | -6.1% |
| Mississippi | $72 | $387 | 90 | 219 | -6.6% |
| Missouri | $71 | $338 | 240 | 695 | -6.9% |
| Virginia | $69 | $340 | 274 | 750 | -9.5% |
| Utah | $69 | $257 | 70 | 147 | -9.5% |
| Oregon | $68 | $280 | 130 | 298 | -11.1% |
| Louisiana | $67 | $379 | 140 | 281 | -13.0% |
| Oklahoma | $66 | $410 | 132 | 370 | -13.8% |
| New Hampshire | $65 | $532 | 67 | 143 | -15.9% |
| Indiana | $64 | $292 | 200 | 492 | -16.8% |
| Nebraska | $63 | $274 | 74 | 175 | -18.0% |
| Massachusetts | $63 | $247 | 256 | 610 | -18.3% |
| New Mexico | $61 | $339 | 63 | 136 | -20.3% |
| Arkansas | $60 | $242 | 93 | 228 | -21.2% |
| Ohio | $60 | $335 | 253 | 547 | -21.3% |
| Michigan | $59 | $258 | 241 | 562 | -23.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $58 | $262 | 399 | 892 | -24.4% |
| Wisconsin | $57 | $505 | 154 | 312 | -25.7% |
| Montana | $55 | $220 | 32 | 84 | -28.3% |
| Delaware | $55 | $246 | 20 | 51 | -28.5% |
| Maine | $54 | $208 | 36 | 57 | -29.5% |
| Wyoming | $54 | $349 | 16 | 52 | -29.6% |
| North Dakota | $54 | $210 | 14 | 20 | -29.8% |
| South Dakota | $54 | $133 | 26 | 73 | -30.1% |
| Vermont | $53 | $363 | 16 | 43 | -30.5% |
| West Virginia | $53 | $232 | 68 | 136 | -31.2% |
| Idaho | $52 | $327 | 48 | 129 | -31.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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