CT Scan Cost in Gainesville, FL

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

Cash prices in the data run from $1,260.05 at UF Health Shands Hospital (74176) to $29,323.57 at HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital (74177). All 6 price rows on this page have a published cash price, so none are missing. UF Health Shands Hospital lists $1,260.05 for 74176 and $1,306.25 for 74177. HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital list cash prices equal to their gross charges, $24,506.33 for 74176 and $29,323.57 for 74177. These are facility charges only. The radiologist who reads the images typically bills a professional fee separately, so the total can include more than the figures shown here.

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

The gross charge is the hospital's list price, and many patients never pay it. At UF Health Shands Hospital, the cash price is 55% of the gross charge for both codes: $1,260.05 against $2,291 for 74176, and $1,306.25 against $2,375 for 74177. At HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, the cash price is 100% of gross, so the gap does not appear in the cash column, and no self-pay discount is published. At those hospitals, the gross charge of $24,506.33 for 74176 sits well above the insured rates, which start at $517.79. The highest gross charge on the page is about 13x the lowest.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Whether insurance covers a CT scan depends on your specific plan, so the plan itself is the source for coverage details. The data shows what hospitals have published as negotiated rates. At UF Health Shands Hospital, insured rates for 74176 run from $227.59 to $2,061.90. At HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, they run from $517.79 to $11,027.85. At HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, the range is $517.79 to $24,506.33. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you usually pay the plan's negotiated rate for the facility charge. Rates differ by insurer, so the same scan can carry different facility rates under different plans.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

The facility charge is only one part of a CT scan bill. A radiologist usually bills a separate professional fee for reading the images. If the scan is done in an emergency department or as part of a hospital stay, the visit itself may generate additional facility or physician charges. Contrast material, when used, and other supplies may be itemized separately from the scan code. Some visits also include separate bills for lab work, anesthesia, or an ordering physician's services. An itemized bill from the hospital lists each of these charges individually, and the price transparency files cover facility charges only.

What is the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis at UF Health Shands Hospital?

UF Health Shands Hospital publishes a cash price of $1,260.05 for 74176 (CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast) and $1,306.25 for 74177 (with Contrast). Both are facility charges only and are about 55% of the gross charge at that hospital. Professional fees are not included in these figures.

What is the highest price published for a CT scan in Gainesville, FL?

The highest published price on this page is $29,323.57 for 74177 (CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast) at HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. At both hospitals the cash price equals the gross charge. This is a facility charge only, and the highest gross charge is about 13x the lowest.

How much does UnitedHealthcare pay for a CT scan in Gainesville?

For UnitedHealthcare, the lowest published rate on this page is $227.59 at UF Health Shands Hospital, and the highest is $13,195.61 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. The median is $828.27 across 3 hospitals. These are facility charges only, and the highest is about 58x the lowest.