CT Scan Cost in Knoxville, TN

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

Cash prices for code 74176 are $792 at Parkwest, $871.20 at Fort Loudoun, Fort Sanders Regional, Methodist Oak Ridge, and Roane Medical Center, $1,066.25 at UT Medical Center, $2,274.47 at Tennova Turkey Creek, $2,367.50 at Tennova North Knoxville, and $2,822.18 at LaFollette. For code 74177, prices are the same at the first five hospitals, then $1,213.75 at UT Medical Center, $2,047.22 at Tennova Turkey Creek, $2,130.95 at Tennova North Knoxville, and $2,540.20 at LaFollette. Overall, cash prices range from $792 to $2,822.18. These are facility fees only. Physician and professional fees are billed separately.

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

The gross charge, or chargemaster price, is a hospital's full list price before any discounts. Almost no one pays it, because insurers negotiate lower rates and self-pay patients are offered cash prices. At Parkwest, the $792 cash price is 30% of the $2,640 gross charge. At Tennova Turkey Creek, the $2,274.47 cash price for code 74176 is 22% of its $10,452.52 gross charge. Tennova's percentage discount is larger, yet its cash price is still higher than Parkwest's because it starts from a much higher list price. The ratio alone does not show which hospital charges less in dollars.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Coverage depends on the plan and on whether the plan considers the scan medically necessary. Negotiated rates vary widely: across 1,441 payer rates for code 74176, amounts run from $71.03 to $36,200.34. Non-emergency scans may require prior authorization from the insurer before the appointment. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you owe the negotiated rate for your plan, not the gross charge, until the deductible is met. Your insurer can confirm your specific rate, deductible status, and any authorization requirement.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

Yes. The figures above are facility fees, which cover the hospital's scanner, room, and staff. A radiologist, the physician who reads and interprets the images, typically bills a separate professional fee. If contrast material is used, the code 74177 facility fee applies, and any other separately billed supplies or services appear on their own line items. A scan performed in the emergency department also incurs a separate ER facility fee. These charges are billed separately and are not included in the prices in this dataset, so no dollar amounts are given here.

What is the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis at The University of Tennessee Medical Center?

The University of Tennessee Medical Center lists a cash price of $1,066.25 for CPT 74176 (without contrast) and $1,213.75 for CPT 74177 (with contrast). Both figures are facility charges only, so separate bills such as a radiologist's reading are not included. Each cash price is 25% of that hospital's gross charge for the same code.

What are the lowest and highest cash prices for a CT scan in Knoxville?

Across the 9 hospitals on this page, cash prices run from $792 at Parkwest Medical Center (74176) to $2,822.18 at LaFollette Medical Center (74176). The highest is about 4x the lowest. All 18 price rows have a published cash price, and these are facility charges only, not including separate professional fees.

How much does Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center charge for a CT abdomen and pelvis with cash?

Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center lists a cash price of $2,367.50 for CPT 74176 (without contrast) and $2,130.95 for CPT 74177 (with contrast). Those are facility charges only. Its gross charges are $10,452.52 and $9,408.16, so the cash prices equal 23% of gross for both codes.

What do Knoxville hospitals charge for CT abdomen and pelvis in Covenant Health's system?

The 5 Covenant Health hospitals on this page list the same gross charge of $2,640 for both CPT 74176 and 74177. Cash prices are $871.20 at four of them and $792 at Parkwest Medical Center. All figures are facility charges only, and no gross charge or cash price is missing.

What insurance rates does The University of Tennessee Medical Center publish for CT abdomen and pelvis without contrast?

The University of Tennessee Medical Center publishes 717 rates for CPT 74176. They run from $71.03 for UHC Community TennCare to $4,265 for Prime Health Workers Comp, about 60x the lowest. Blue Cross TennCare Select is listed at $130.35. These are facility charges only, and rates vary by plan.