CT Scan Cost in Texarkana, TX

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

Cash prices for CT scans in Texarkana are uniform across all three CHRISTUS hospitals. The abdomen and pelvis CT without contrast (code 74176) costs $2,807.31 at CHRISTUS Health Pine Street, CHRISTUS St Michael Atlanta, and CHRISTUS St Michael Texarkana. The same scan with contrast (code 74177) costs $3,247.86 at all three facilities. The difference between contrast and non-contrast versions is $440.55. These facility fees cover hospital services only. Physician professional fees for radiologist interpretation are billed separately by the reading physician and are not included in these hospital facility charges.

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

The gross charge represents the hospital's chargemaster price, essentially a list price before negotiations or discounts. At all three CHRISTUS hospitals, cash patients receive a 33% discount from gross charges, paying $2,807.31 instead of $8,507 for non-contrast scans and $3,247.86 instead of $9,842 for contrast scans. The chargemaster price serves as a starting point for insurance negotiations and cash discounts, but very few patients actually pay the full gross charge. Insurance companies negotiate rates that can be significantly lower than even the cash price, while uninsured patients typically receive substantial discounts through cash pricing programs.

Does insurance cover a ct scan?

Insurance coverage depends on your specific plan benefits and whether the procedure meets your plan's coverage criteria. Negotiated insurance rates for this procedure range from $108.30 to $6,805.60 for non-contrast scans and $175.30 to $7,873.60 for contrast-enhanced scans, showing significant variation between insurance plans and coverage types. Many insurance plans require prior authorization for non-emergency CT scans. Patients with high-deductible health plans who have not met their annual deductible will pay the negotiated insurance rate, not the higher gross charge. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage and determine your expected out-of-pocket costs.

Are there additional fees beyond the ct scan facility charge?

Yes, the facility charges shown cover only hospital services including equipment, technologist, room, and supplies. A radiologist's professional fee for interpreting the CT images is billed separately by the physician practice or radiology group. If the scan is performed in an emergency department setting, separate emergency room facility fees will apply beyond the CT facility charge. Some patients may also encounter separate fees for contrast materials or additional physician consultations depending on their specific clinical situation. These additional professional and ancillary service fees are not included in the hospital facility pricing data and vary by provider.