CT Scan Cost in Austin, TX

This page displays published hospital pricing data for CT abdomen and pelvis procedures across metro area facilities, sourced from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files. The facility fee covers CT scanner equipment usage, imaging suite or hospital room, technologist services, and hospital staff time. Billing is handled through HCPCS code 74176 for procedures without contrast and HCPCS code 74177 for procedures with contrast material.

Data last updated: Unknown

Scope note: These are hospital facility fees only. Standalone imaging centers (not hospitals) often charge significantly less for outpatient imaging but are not covered by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, so they are not included in this data. We currently track only hospital-published prices.

CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (HCPCS 74176)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
BSW Emergency Medical Cen	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$230.14	$3,640.59	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Austin	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$189.79	$4,200.68	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Buda	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$189.79	$4,200.68	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Lakewa	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$189.79	$5,040.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Marble	$4,378.48	$2,627.09	$189.79	$3,940.63	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Pfluge	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$189.79	$5,040.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Round	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$189.79	$5,040.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Taylor	$5,600.91	$3,360.55	$913.52	$4,480.73	Schedule →

CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast (HCPCS 74177)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
BSW Emergency Medical Cen	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$361.2	$3,853.91	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Austin	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$318.09	$4,446.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Buda	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$318.09	$4,446.82	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Lakewa	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$318.09	$5,336.19	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Marble	$5,874.94	$3,524.96	$318.09	$5,287.45	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Pfluge	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$318.09	$5,336.19	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Round	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$318.09	$5,336.19	Schedule →
BSW Medical Center Taylor	$5,929.1	$3,557.46	$1,182.86	$4,743.28	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns
The gross charge represents the hospital's standard list price before any discounts. Cash prices, offered to self-pay patients, are consistently 60% of the gross charge at all BSW facilities. For example, BSW Medical Center Marble Falls has a gross charge of $4,378.48 and a cash price of $2,627.09 for the scan without contrast, while other BSW locations have a gross charge of $5,600.91 and a cash price of $3,360.55 for the same procedure. Despite the identical discount percentage, the higher starting gross charge results in a higher final cash price. The insured range shows negotiated rates with different insurance plans, spanning from $189.79 to $5,040.82. Patients on high-deductible plans who have not met their deductible owe the negotiated rate, not the cash price.

Code variations
The two billing codes reflect whether intravenous contrast material is used. Code 74177 (with contrast) costs more than code 74176 (without contrast) at every facility. At BSW Medical Center Marble Falls, the difference is $897.87 in cash price ($3,524.96 versus $2,627.09). At all other BSW locations, the difference is $196.91 in cash price ($3,557.46 versus $3,360.55). The contrast material and additional monitoring required for its administration account for the higher cost.

Why CT Scan Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures
Gross charges vary significantly across BSW facilities, with BSW Medical Center Marble Falls setting lower list prices than other locations in the system. For the scan without contrast, gross charges range from $4,378.48 to $5,600.91, a gap of $1,222.43. However, this gap narrows to $733.46 when comparing cash prices ($2,627.09 to $3,360.55) because all facilities apply the same 60% discount rate. The consistent discount percentage across the system suggests standardized pricing policies within the BSW network, though base prices differ by location.

Facility type and alternatives
All facilities in this dataset are part of the BSW (Baylor Scott & White) health system, including full-service medical centers and an emergency medical center. The emergency medical center in Cedar Park shows identical pricing to other full-service locations for the same procedure codes. Cash prices across all BSW facilities range from $2,627.09 to $3,557.46. Outpatient imaging centers and freestanding radiology facilities, which are not included in this hospital pricing data, may have different fee structures and potentially different cost levels.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your CT Scan cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $2,627.09 to $3,557.46. Insurers on this page have negotiated rates starting from $189.79, many times lower than cash prices at the same hospitals. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for CT Scan in Austin

How much does each insurance company pay for ct scan at Austin hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Superior Health Plan	$189.79	BSW Medical Center Austin	$1,307.37	7
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$205.27	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$2,054.43	7
Humana	$216.07	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$4,150.37	7
TriWest Healthcare Alliance	$216.07	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$1,245.11	7
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas	$226.87	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$1,825.24	7
ProCare Advantage	$226.87	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$1,307.37	7
Aetna	$230.14	BSW Medical Center Lakeway	$3,261.01	7
UnitedHealthcare	$248.48	BSW Medical Center Marble Falls	$1,550	7

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Austin hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (HCPCS 74176) at BSW Medical Center Round , outpatient facility fee:

CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (74176), BSW Medical Center Round Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
Superior Health Plan	Medicaid	$189.79
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$208.22
Humana	Medicare	$219.18
Superior Health Plan	Medicare HMO/Medicare PPO	$219.18
TriWest	Community Care Network	$219.18
CORVEL	Worker's Compensation	$229.61
Prime Health Services	Worker's Compensation	$229.61
American Health Plan	Medicare Advantage	$230.14
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Medicare Advantage	$230.14
HealthSpring	Medicare Advantage	$230.14
ProCare Advantage	Medicare Advantage	$230.14
United Healthcare	Medicare Advantage	$252.06
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Small Group	$263.02
Injury Management Organization	Med Select Network	$272.22
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Individual	$275.07
CareWorks fka Rockport	Worker's Compensation	$327.67
Sedgwick	Preferred Network	$327.67
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Small Group	$361.65
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Premier	$913.52
Blue Cross Blue Shield	High Performance Network	$913.52
Blue Cross Blue Shield	My BlueHealth	$913.52
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Advantage	$925.17
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Blue Essentials (HMO)	$1,058
Blue Cross Blue Shield	BlueChoice (PPO)	$1,113.93
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Premier - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 1)/BSWH Employee	$1,423.36
Cigna	Local Plus	$1,466
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	BSW Plus - Large Group/BSW Premier Direct to Employer (Rate 2)	$1,585.74
Cigna	HMO/PPO	$1,725
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Commercial	$1,725
United Healthcare	Commercial	$1,939
Aetna	Commercial	$3,080.5
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$3,080.5
QuikTrip	Employee Benefit Plan	$3,080.5
MidCoast	Commercial	$3,080.5
MidCoast	Commercial	$3,080.5
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$3,360.55
Independent Medical System	Commercial PPO	$3,360.55
Curative	Commercial	$3,640.59
Curative	Commercial	$3,640.59
Humana	Commercial HMO	$3,640.59
First Health	PPO	$3,920.64
First Health	PPO	$3,920.64
HealthSmart	Accel Network	$3,920.64
Humana	Commercial PPO	$3,920.64
BlueBell Creameries	Self Insured	$4,200.68
HealthSmart	Preferred Network	$4,200.68
Private Health Care System	PHCS Network	$4,200.68
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,040.82
Three Rivers	Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,040.82

Key finding: Superior Health Plan Medicaid pays $189.79 while Three Rivers Provider Network pays $5,040.82 for the same scan without contrast at BSW facilities.

How to Use This Information

✓ These are facility fees only. The physician's fee is billed separately.
✓ Contact your insurer or the hospital billing department for your specific out-of-pocket cost.
✓ Many hospitals offer financial assistance programs for patients who qualify.

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What Patients Ask About CT Scan Costs

How much does a ct scan cost without insurance in Austin?

Cash prices for CT abdomen and pelvis scans in Austin vary by facility and whether contrast is used. Without contrast (code 74176), BSW Medical Center Marble Falls charges $2,627.09, while all other BSW locations charge $3,360.55. With contrast (code 74177), BSW Medical Center Marble Falls charges $3,524.96, while other BSW facilities charge $3,557.46. The overall cash price range spans from $2,627.09 to $3,557.46. Using contrast material adds approximately $197 to $898 to the cost depending on the facility. These facility fees are separate from the radiologist's professional fee for interpreting the images, which is billed separately.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge represents the hospital's standard list price, also called the chargemaster price, which is set internally by each facility. Almost no one actually pays this amount. At BSW facilities, cash prices are consistently set at 60% of the gross charge. For example, BSW Medical Center Marble Falls reduces its $4,378.48 gross charge to $2,627.09 for cash patients, while BSW Medical Center Austin reduces its $5,600.91 gross charge to $3,360.55. Even though both facilities offer the same 60% discount, the Austin location's higher starting gross charge still results in a higher final cash price. The gross charge serves as the starting point for calculating various discounted rates rather than a price patients typically pay.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Insurance coverage for CT scans depends on the specific plan and whether the procedure is approved by the insurer. Negotiated rates between BSW facilities and insurance plans range dramatically, from $189.79 for Superior Health Plan Medicaid to $5,336.19 for Three Rivers Provider Network. Many insurance plans require prior authorization for non-emergency CT scans, which involves the ordering provider submitting documentation to support coverage. Patients with high-deductible health plans who have not yet met their annual deductible will owe the full negotiated rate their insurance company has with the hospital, not the higher gross charge or the cash price.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

The facility charges listed cover only the hospital's fees for equipment, staff, and room usage during the CT scan. The radiologist who interprets the images bills separately for professional services, which includes reviewing the scan and providing a written report to the ordering physician. If the CT scan is performed in an emergency department, separate emergency room facility fees apply in addition to the imaging charges. Depending on the clinical situation, additional fees may include supplies, medications administered during the procedure, or extended monitoring. These professional and ancillary fees are billed separately from the facility charges and are not included in the hospital transparency pricing data.

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Data Sources

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