CT Scan Cost in Melbourne-Palm Bay, FL

How much does a ct scan cost without insurance in Melbourne-Palm Bay?

Without insurance, the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176) is $997.75 at Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional, Palm Bay Hospital, and Viera Hospital. The cash price for the version with contrast (74177) is $1,410 at all four hospitals. The overall range is $997.75 to $1,410, and the contrast version costs $412.25 more at each location. These figures are facility fees, which cover the hospital's room, equipment, and staff. Physician and professional fees, such as the radiologist's interpretation, are billed separately and are not included in these prices.

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

The gross charge, also called the chargemaster price, is a hospital's full list price before any discounts or negotiated rates. Almost no one pays it. At all four hospitals, the cash price is 25% of the gross charge: $997.75 against $3,991 for 74176, and $1,410 against $5,640 for 74177. Because the hospitals list identical gross charges and apply the same percentage, their cash prices match. Insurers negotiate their own rates, which in this dataset range from $62.58 to $6,316.80, so the gross charge functions mainly as a starting point for those negotiations rather than a price most patients owe.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Coverage depends on your specific plan and on whether the scan is considered medically necessary. Negotiated rates vary widely: for 74176 they range from $62.58 to $4,469.92, and for 74177 from $62.58 to $6,316.80, depending on the insurer and plan type. Many plans require prior authorization for non-emergency CT scans, which means the insurer must approve the scan before it is performed. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not yet met your deductible, you owe the negotiated rate for your plan, not the gross charge, until the deductible is satisfied.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

Yes. The prices listed here are facility fees only. A radiologist, the physician who interprets the images, typically bills a separate professional reading fee. If contrast material is administered, related supplies or services may also be billed separately by some providers. A scan performed in the emergency department can also incur a separate ER facility fee in addition to the imaging charge. These additional charges are not included in the figures on this page, and dollar amounts for them are not available in the source data.

What is the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Palm Bay Hospital?

Palm Bay Hospital lists a cash price of $1,410 for code 74177, CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast, against a gross charge of $5,640. The cash price is 25% of the gross charge. This is a facility charge only, so separate bills such as a radiologist reading may not be included.

What is the lowest and highest published CT scan price in Melbourne-Palm Bay?

Published cash prices on this page run from $997.75 at Cape Canaveral Hospital for code 74176 to $1,410 at Cape Canaveral Hospital for code 74177. Gross charges run from $3,991 to $5,640. All figures are facility charges only. All 8 price rows have a published cash price.

What is the difference between CPT 74176 and 74177 for a CT scan in Melbourne?

Code 74176 is CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast, with a cash price of $997.75 and a gross charge of $3,991 at the Melbourne-area hospitals on this page. Code 74177 is the with Contrast version, with a cash price of $1,410 and a gross charge of $5,640. Both figures are facility charges only.

How much does UnitedHealthcare pay for a CT scan in Palm Bay?

UnitedHealthcare's lowest published rate on this page is $62.58 at Palm Bay Hospital, and its highest is $5,640 at Viera Hospital. Its median is $1,833.64 across 4 hospitals. These are facility charges only, and rates vary by plan, so the plan name matters when comparing.

Is the self-pay price the same at every hospital for a CT scan near Melbourne, FL?

Yes, on this page all 4 hospitals list the same cash prices: $997.75 for code 74176 and $1,410 for code 74177. The hospitals are Cape Canaveral Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital and Viera Hospital, all in the Health First system. These are facility charges only, not including separate professional fees.