CT Scan Cost in Memphis, TN

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

For code 74176 (without contrast), cash prices are $1,286.04 at Baptist Collierville, Memphis, and Women's; $1,408.44 at the four Methodist hospitals; $1,479.06 at Le Bonheur Children's; $1,544.64 at Baptist Tipton; and $1,998.60 at Regional One Health. For code 74177 (with contrast), cash prices are $1,844.88 at Baptist Tipton; $1,884.75 at the three Baptist Memphis-area hospitals; $1,949.42 at the Methodist hospitals; $2,047.10 at Le Bonheur Children's; and $2,623.31 at Regional One Health. Overall, cash prices range from $1,286.04 to $2,623.31. These are facility fees, which are separate from physician or professional fees billed by other providers.

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

The gross charge, or chargemaster price, is the hospital's undiscounted list price. Almost no one pays it, because insurers negotiate lower rates and hospitals set separate cash prices. For code 74176, the cash price at Baptist Collierville is 21% of its $6,124 gross charge, while at Regional One Health it is 55% of a $3,647.08 gross charge. Regional One Health's smaller percentage discount still produces a higher cash price ($1,998.60 versus $1,286.04), because the percentage applies to a different starting point and the discount policies differ. The gross charge mainly serves as a baseline for billing rather than a price most patients pay.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Coverage depends on your specific plan and whether the scan is considered medically necessary. Non-emergency scans often require prior authorization from the insurer. Negotiated rates vary widely: for code 74176, the 832 payer rates in the data range from $50 to $6,386.85, and for code 74177 from $50 to $8,839.75. 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. Once the deductible is met, your cost depends on your coinsurance or copay terms.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

Yes. The prices in this data are hospital facility fees, which cover the scanner, room, and technical staff. A radiologist's fee for reading and interpreting the images is billed separately by the physician or radiology group. If the scan is performed in the emergency department, a separate ER facility fee applies in addition to the imaging charge. Contrast material may also appear as a separate line item on some bills. None of these additional fees are included in the dollar amounts above, and they are not part of the source data, so no amounts are listed here.

What is the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Regional One Health in Memphis?

Regional One Health lists a cash price of $2,623.31 for CPT 74177, CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast. That is the highest cash price among the 20 price rows on this page. It is a facility charge only. The gross charge listed for the same code is $4,787.05.

What is the lowest cash price for a CT scan in Memphis, TN?

The lowest cash price on this page is $1,286.04 for CPT 74176, CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women all list that figure. It is a facility charge only and does not include other bills. All 20 rows have a published cash price.

How much does Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis charge for a CT abdomen and pelvis without contrast?

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis lists a gross charge of $6,124 and a cash price of $1,286.04 for CPT 74176, which is 21% of gross. Its insured rates run from $101.11 to $5,511.60. All figures are facility charges only, and none of the rows for this hospital is missing a value.

What are the highest and lowest insurance rates for CT scans at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital?

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital shows the widest insured spread on this page. Its lowest rate is $4.83 for CPT 74176, and its highest is $8,839.75 for CPT 74177. These are facility charges only. Its gross charges are $6,723 for 74176 and $9,305 for 74177.

Is the cash price lower than insurance rates at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital?

No. At Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital the cash price is above every insured rate for both codes. For CPT 74176, cash is $1,408.44 against insured rates up to $458.49. For CPT 74177, cash is $1,949.42 against insured rates up to $924.83. All figures are facility charges only.