CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast in Colorado
CPT 74177 · hospital facility charge
$5,221cash price
$919typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | $14,917 | $5,221 | $919$570–$8,770 · 33 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
A CT scan uses X-rays to build cross-section pictures of the body. This exam covers the abdomen and pelvis with contrast dye, and is commonly ordered for abdominal pain, appendicitis, kidney stones and cancer follow-up.
What to expect
The scan itself takes a few minutes; with the dye, by mouth or through a vein, the visit takes up to an hour.
What moves the bill
The hospital's charge for the scan. The radiologist who reads it bills separately. The same scan costs far more in an emergency room than at an imaging center.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.