CT Scan Cost in San Antonio, TX

This page displays published hospital pricing data for CT abdomen and pelvis scans across our metro area, sourced from CMS-mandated hospital price transparency files. The facility fee covers equipment usage, imaging room access, technologist services, and hospital overhead costs. Pricing includes two primary billing codes: HCPCS 74176 for the procedure without contrast and HCPCS 74177 for the same procedure with contrast material. These codes represent the standard billing classifications used by hospitals and insurance providers for reimbursement purposes.

Data last updated: 2026-01-12

Scope note: These are hospital facility fees only. Standalone imaging centers (not hospitals) often charge significantly less for outpatient imaging but are not covered by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, so they are not included in this data. We currently track only hospital-published prices.

CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (HCPCS 74176)

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Hospital Cash Price
CHRISTUS Children's $2,704.68 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo $1,797.18 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medic $1,976.85 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New B $1,797.18 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San M $0 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westo $1,797.18 Schedule →
Methodist Hospital * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Atasco * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Hill C * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Landma * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Westov * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Specialty and T * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Stone Oak Hospi * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Methodist Texsan Hospital * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Metropolitan Methodist Ho * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
Northeast Methodist Hospi * $11,369.37 * Schedule →
* Hospitals marked with * publish cash prices equal to their gross charges, meaning no separate self-pay discount appears in their transparency file. The insured rates shown are negotiated rates between the hospital and specific insurance plans. Uninsured patients may be able to negotiate lower rates by contacting the hospital directly.

CT Abdomen and Pelvis with Contrast (HCPCS 74177)

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Hospital Cash Price
CHRISTUS Children's $2,988.48 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo $1,914.33 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medic $2,183.4 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New B $1,914.33 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San M $0 Schedule →
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westo $1,914.33 Schedule →
Methodist Hospital * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Atasco * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Hill C * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Landma * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Hospital Westov * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Specialty and T * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Stone Oak Hospi * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Methodist Texsan Hospital * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Metropolitan Methodist Ho * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
Northeast Methodist Hospi * $14,859.1 * Schedule →
* Hospitals marked with * publish cash prices equal to their gross charges, meaning no separate self-pay discount appears in their transparency file. The insured rates shown are negotiated rates between the hospital and specific insurance plans. Uninsured patients may be able to negotiate lower rates by contacting the hospital directly.

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns: The gross charge represents the hospital's list price before any discounts. Cash prices show significant variation: CHRISTUS hospitals offer cash prices that are 33% to 45% of their gross charges, while Methodist facilities charge their full gross price as the cash rate. For example, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights charges a gross of $5,446 for the non-contrast scan but offers a cash price of $1,797.18 (a 67% discount), while Methodist hospitals charge $11,369.37 for both gross and cash prices. Patients on high-deductible plans who have not met their deductible pay the negotiated insurance rate, not the gross charge. Code variations: The contrast version (74177) costs more at every facility due to the additional contrast material and extended imaging time. At CHRISTUS facilities, the price difference ranges from $117.15 to $284.15 more for contrast scans, while Methodist hospitals charge $3,489.73 more for the contrast version.

Why CT Scan Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures: Gross charges vary dramatically, from $4,393 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center to $14,859.10 at Methodist hospitals for contrast scans. However, the cash price gap narrows considerably due to different discount strategies. CHRISTUS facilities offer substantial cash discounts of 55% to 67%, resulting in cash prices ranging from $1,797.18 to $2,988.48. Methodist facilities offer no cash discounts, maintaining their full gross charges as cash prices from $11,369.37 to $14,859.10. Facility type and alternatives: The data includes general acute care hospitals and a specialized children's hospital, with CHRISTUS Children's showing the highest gross charges in that system at $8,196 to $9,056. Outpatient imaging centers and freestanding facilities not included in this hospital data may have different pricing structures. The overall cash price range spans from $1,797.18 to $14,859.10.
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Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your CT Scan cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $1,797.18 to $2,988.48. Insurers on this page have negotiated rates starting from $188.11, many times lower than cash prices at the same hospitals. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Links go to Healthcare.gov, the official federal health insurance marketplace. We are not affiliated with Healthcare.gov or any insurance provider. This is not a recommendation for any specific plan.

Compare Insurer Rates for CT Scan in San Antonio

How much does each insurance company pay for ct scan at San Antonio hospitals?

Insurer Lowest Rate Hospitals
Community First Health Plans $188.11 16
Molina Healthcare $188.11 13
Amerigroup $189.79 12
UnitedHealthcare $189.79 16
Aetna $204.97 16
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $216.07 16
Humana $216.07 13
Superior Health Plan $216.07 14

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across San Antonio hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (HCPCS 74176) at Methodist Specialty and T, outpatient facility fee:

CT Abdomen and Pelvis without Contrast (74176), Methodist Specialty and T Payer Rates

Insurance Payer Plan Type Negotiated Rate
Community First Health Plans CHIP $188.11
Community First Health Plans CHIPPerinate $188.11
Community First Health Plans MCDSTAR $188.11
USA Managed Care CHIP CHIP $188.11
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Amerigroup CHIP $189.79
Amerigroup MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
United MCD $189.79
Community First Health Plans MCDSTARKIDS $191.87
Community First Health Plans STARPLUS $191.87
Aetna Better Health CHIP $204.97
Aetna Better Health CHIPEPO $204.97
Aetna Better Health CHIPPerinate $204.97
Aetna Better Health CHPFC $204.97
Aetna Better Health STAR $204.97
Aetna Better Health STAR+PLUS $204.97
Aetna Better Health STARKids $204.97
Molina Healthcare CHIP $206.92
Molina Healthcare MCDSTAR $206.92
Molina Healthcare STAR+PLUS $206.92
Molina Healthcare STARKIDS $206.92
Humana MGMCD $235.14
BCBS MyBlueHealth $375.19
United AllPayerAppendix $517.79
United Charter $517.79
United NexusACO $517.79
United SmallGroup $517.79
United AllPayerAppendix $517.79
United Charter $517.79
United NexusACO $517.79
United SmallGroup $517.79
United AllPayerAppendix $517.79
United Charter $517.79
United NexusACO $517.79
United SmallGroup $517.79
United AllPayerAppendix $517.79
United Charter $517.79
United NexusACO $517.79
United SmallGroup $517.79
BCBS BlueAdvantage $552.3
Aetna QHPHIX $558
Superior Health CHIP $568.47
Superior Health CHPFC $568.47
Superior Health STAR $568.47
Superior Health STARKids $568.47
Superior Health STARPLUS $568.47
Aetna NarrowNetwork $778
BCBS BlueEssentials $803.99
BCBS BlueEssentialsAccess $803.99
BCBS HealthSelectOpenAccess(EPOSOA) $878.56
Aetna NewBusinessRates $883
Aetna CommercialBaseNetwork $900
BCBS PPO $953.13
Aetna OON $1,058
Amerigroup CHIPBH $1,591.71
Amerigroup MCDBH $1,591.71
Imperial Insurance DualEligible $2,160.18
Imperial Insurance MCRHMO $2,160.18
Imperial Insurance MCRPFFS $2,160.18
Imperial Insurance MCRPOS $2,160.18
Imperial Insurance MCRPPO $2,160.18
Imperial Insurance MCRSNP $2,160.18
United OptionsPPO $2,796.87
Community First Health Plans HMO $3,069.73
Cigna Lifesource COMM $3,297.12
BCBS TRAD $3,353.96
Fidelis SecureCare MGMCR $5,116.22
United GlobalBenefitPlan $5,116.22
Emerging Therapy Solutions MCR $5,570.99
Aetna ASA $5,684.69
Evernorth Behavioral Health COMM $5,684.69
National ChoiceCare WORKERSCOMP $5,684.69
Texas Healthcare Foundation HEB HEBEmployee $5,684.69
TX Healthcare Foundation PPO $5,684.69
HealthSmart Preferred Care Accel $6,253.15
Independent Medical Systems PPO $6,253.15
Physician Cooperative of Texas WORKERSCOMP $6,253.15
HAA Preferred Partners LOGOV $6,821.62
Coastal Comp Health Networks WORKERSCOMP $7,390.09
Humana BHCOMM $7,390.09
National Healthcare Solutions PPO $7,390.09
MultiPlan, Inc. PRIMARYPPO $7,617.48
PHCS PrimaryPPO $7,617.48
Emerging Therapy Solutions COMM $7,617.48
TML Intergovernmental EBP PPO $7,958.56
MultiPlan, Inc. COMPLEMENTARYPPO $8,527.03
PHCS Complimentary $8,527.03
TriWest Health Alliance TRICARE $8,527.03
USA Managed Care PPO $8,527.03
Blue Bell PPO $9,095.5
DirectCare America PPO $9,095.5
United Payors United Providers PPO $9,095.5
MedicalControl PPO $9,663.96
Optum MCD $11,369.37

Key finding: Texas Healthspring has both the lowest negotiated rate at $108.04 and among the highest disparities, with rates varying 105-fold between lowest and highest payers.

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What Patients Ask About CT Scan Costs

How much does a ct scan cost without insurance in San Antonio?

Cash prices for CT abdomen and pelvis scans in San Antonio range from $1,797.18 to $14,859.10 depending on the hospital and whether contrast is used. CHRISTUS hospitals charge $1,797.18 to $2,988.48 for cash patients, with non-contrast scans costing $117 to $284 less than contrast versions. Methodist facilities charge $11,369.37 for non-contrast and $14,859.10 for contrast scans. One CHRISTUS location shows $0 cash prices, indicating incomplete data, though insured rates at that facility range from $189.79 to $2,176.55. These facility fees are separate from the radiologist's professional fee for interpreting the images, which is billed separately.

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

The gross charge represents the hospital's official list price, but almost no patients pay this amount. CHRISTUS hospitals offer cash discounts of 55% to 67% off their gross charges, meaning a $5,801 gross charge becomes a $1,914.33 cash price. Methodist hospitals charge 100% of their gross price as the cash rate, offering no cash discount. Even with these different approaches, Methodist's higher starting gross charges result in significantly higher cash prices despite CHRISTUS offering smaller percentage discounts at some locations. The gross charge serves as the starting point for negotiations with insurance companies, but actual payments are typically much lower through negotiated rates or cash discounts.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Insurance coverage for CT scans depends on your specific plan and whether the scan is approved by your insurer. Insurance negotiated rates in San Antonio range from $108.04 to $11,369.37 for the same procedure, showing dramatic variation between payers and plan types. Many insurance plans require prior authorization for non-emergency CT scans. If you have a high-deductible health plan and have not yet met your annual deductible, you will pay the negotiated insurance rate rather than the gross charge. Patients may verify coverage requirements and potential out-of-pocket costs with their insurance provider before scheduling.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

The facility fee covers only the hospital's charges for the scanning equipment, technologist, and overhead costs. A separate professional fee is billed by the radiologist who interprets the CT images and provides the diagnostic report to your physician. If the scan is performed in an emergency department setting, additional ER facility fees will apply. The contrast material, when used, is typically included in the facility fee. Some facilities may have separate charges for IV insertion or other preparatory services. These additional professional and ancillary fees are billed separately from the facility charges shown in hospital pricing data.

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos

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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills

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Methodist Hospital

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Methodist Hospital Atascosa

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Methodist Hospital Hill Country

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Methodist Hospital Landmark

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Methodist Hospital Westover Hills

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Methodist Specialty and Transplant

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Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

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Methodist Texsan Hospital

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Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

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Northeast Methodist Hospital

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