Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 27,996 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $699.65 but Medicare allows only $127.28. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $102 in Vermont to $216 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 blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS code 74174) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $127.28, but hospitals typically charge $699.65 — a 5.5x 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 $127.28, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $25.46. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $98.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $216 | $1,936 | 100 | 953 | +70.0% |
| Maryland | $165 | $615 | 591 | 11,726 | +30.0% |
| New York | $152 | $715 | 1,641 | 23,154 | +19.3% |
| Arizona | $149 | $1,174 | 503 | 7,743 | +16.7% |
| Florida | $148 | $943 | 1,858 | 25,869 | +16.1% |
| Minnesota | $144 | $956 | 1,099 | 17,740 | +13.5% |
| California | $141 | $698 | 2,533 | 32,213 | +10.9% |
| New Jersey | $138 | $664 | 751 | 10,187 | +8.4% |
| District of Columbia | $137 | $540 | 100 | 2,154 | +7.4% |
| Connecticut | $129 | $622 | 408 | 4,562 | +1.5% |
| Nevada | $129 | $957 | 227 | 2,713 | +1.3% |
| Louisiana | $128 | $690 | 373 | 3,796 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $126 | $856 | 1,870 | 24,855 | -1.1% |
| Colorado | $126 | $791 | 558 | 7,287 | -1.4% |
| North Carolina | $125 | $737 | 993 | 13,979 | -1.5% |
| Illinois | $124 | $765 | 1,198 | 17,800 | -2.2% |
| Wyoming | $124 | $784 | 49 | 466 | -2.3% |
| Wisconsin | $124 | $1,328 | 707 | 6,785 | -2.4% |
| Virginia | $124 | $623 | 756 | 12,890 | -2.5% |
| Iowa | $124 | $603 | 305 | 3,068 | -2.8% |
| Massachusetts | $122 | $481 | 701 | 13,682 | -4.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $122 | $425 | 34 | 189 | -4.2% |
| Delaware | $121 | $624 | 85 | 1,449 | -5.2% |
| Washington | $120 | $494 | 666 | 9,792 | -6.0% |
| Montana | $119 | $527 | 94 | 1,222 | -6.5% |
| Rhode Island | $118 | $534 | 125 | 2,185 | -7.1% |
| Oregon | $118 | $510 | 332 | 4,949 | -7.1% |
| Mississippi | $118 | $859 | 217 | 2,992 | -7.3% |
| New Mexico | $116 | $617 | 171 | 1,648 | -9.2% |
| South Dakota | $114 | $397 | 89 | 1,051 | -10.1% |
| Tennessee | $114 | $655 | 672 | 9,685 | -10.7% |
| Utah | $113 | $398 | 213 | 2,078 | -10.9% |
| Hawaii | $113 | $481 | 98 | 1,172 | -11.1% |
| Alabama | $113 | $427 | 451 | 4,887 | -11.1% |
| Arkansas | $113 | $445 | 242 | 3,665 | -11.1% |
| Georgia | $113 | $598 | 785 | 9,807 | -11.2% |
| South Carolina | $112 | $729 | 419 | 7,329 | -11.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $112 | $520 | 1,288 | 18,968 | -12.1% |
| New Hampshire | $111 | $857 | 157 | 2,690 | -12.8% |
| Nebraska | $111 | $459 | 181 | 2,294 | -13.0% |
| Kansas | $111 | $419 | 234 | 3,515 | -13.0% |
| Idaho | $108 | $640 | 151 | 1,769 | -15.0% |
| Michigan | $108 | $530 | 855 | 12,726 | -15.1% |
| Missouri | $108 | $546 | 612 | 9,479 | -15.4% |
| Kentucky | $107 | $521 | 301 | 4,084 | -15.9% |
| Ohio | $107 | $686 | 993 | 13,998 | -16.0% |
| North Dakota | $106 | $470 | 93 | 1,274 | -16.6% |
| Maine | $105 | $421 | 132 | 1,550 | -17.3% |
| Indiana | $105 | $507 | 536 | 7,720 | -17.5% |
| Oklahoma | $104 | $464 | 242 | 3,779 | -18.5% |
| West Virginia | $102 | $458 | 138 | 1,936 | -19.8% |
| Vermont | $102 | $619 | 36 | 901 | -20.2% |
⚠️ 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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