CT Scan Cost in Morristown, TN

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

Without insurance, the cash price at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital is $792 for both code 74176 (without contrast) and code 74177 (with contrast). At Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, the cash price is $2,082.03 for 74177 and $2,313.14 for 74176. Across both hospitals and both codes, cash prices range from $792 to $2,313.14. At Tennova, the without-contrast scan carries a cash price $231.11 higher than the with-contrast scan. These figures are facility fees, meaning charges by the hospital for the room, equipment, and staff. Physician and professional fees, such as the radiologist's interpretation, 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 for a service before any discounts or negotiated rates. Almost no one pays it. At Morristown-Hamblen, the cash price is 30% of the $2,640 gross charge ($792). At Tennova Jefferson Memorial, cash prices are 22% of gross: $2,082.03 against $9,408.16 for 74177, and $2,313.14 against $10,452.52 for 74176. Tennova's discount is larger in percentage terms, but its cash price remains higher than Morristown-Hamblen's because its gross charge starts far higher. Insurers also negotiate rates well below gross, which is why the gross charge rarely reflects an actual payment.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Coverage depends on the specific plan and on whether the insurer deems the scan medically necessary. Negotiated rates vary widely. For code 74176, 179 payer rates range from $84.26 to $10,452.52. For code 74177, 233 payer rates range from $98.85 to $9,408.16. Non-emergency scans may require prior authorization from the insurer before the scan is performed. If you are on 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 facility fee covers the hospital's scanner, room, and technical staff. A radiologist, the physician who reads and interprets the images, typically bills a separate professional fee. The price data on this page does not include that fee, and no dollar amount for it appears in the source data. Contrast material may also be handled as a separate line item depending on the hospital's billing practices. If the scan is performed in an emergency department, separate ER facility fees apply in addition to the imaging charges. Each of these charges may arrive as a separate bill.

What is the cash price for a CT abdomen and pelvis at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital?

Morristown-Hamblen Hospital lists a cash price of $792 for both 74176 (without contrast) and 74177 (with contrast). That is 30% of its $2,640 gross charge. These are facility charges only, so separate fees such as a radiologist's reading are not included in these figures.

What is the self-pay price for a CT scan at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital?

Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital lists a cash price of $2,313.14 for 74176 (without contrast) and $2,082.03 for 74177 (with contrast). Both are 22% of the gross charge for that code. These figures are facility charges only and do not include any separate professional fees.

What are the lowest and highest published CT scan prices in Morristown, TN?

On this page, cash prices run from $792 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital (74176) to $2,313.14 at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital (74176). Gross charges run from $2,640 to $10,452.52. The highest cash price is about 3x the lowest. All figures are facility charges only, from 2 hospitals and 4 price rows.

What do UnitedHealthcare and BCBS TN pay for a CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital?

For 74177 at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital, the payer table lists United Healthcare Tenncare at $123.57 and BCBS TN Blue Care at $259.20. These are facility rates only. The table has 139 published rates for this code, and the highest is about 19x the lowest.

How much do insured rates vary for a CT scan at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital?

At Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital, insured rates for 74176 run from $84.26 to $10,452.52, and for 74177 from $98.85 to $9,408.16. The top rate for each code matches its gross charge. These are facility charges only, and no cash price on this page is above or below every insured rate.