US Health Care Costs

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast in Illinois

CPT 74177 · hospital facility charge

Cash prices range from $1,840 to $6,049 at the 4 hospitals whose price files we have read so far.

HospitalCityList priceCash priceInsurers (median)
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterOak Lawn$3,680$1,840$1,277$600–$2,683 · 15 plans
Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria$3,755$2,253$227$227–$1,062 · 3 plans
Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge$5,630$2,815$1,296$600–$4,367 · 15 plans
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago$8,642$6,049$6,049$2,385–$8,642 · 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.