CT Scan of Abdomen with Contrast Cost in Maryland

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 13 Maryland hospitals. CPT 74160. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $220 📉 Low $179 📈 High $398 🏥 13 hospitals 🏛️ 0 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $239

Hospital comparison — Maryland

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 13 of 13 hospitals.

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HospitalCash
LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER
MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS
$179
LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM
$191
FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
FREDERICK
$198
HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL
GERMANTOWN
$207
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
SILVER SPRING
$207
GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
TOWSON
$215
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER
ROCKVILLE
$220
TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION
E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY
$237
GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
OAKLAND
$258
TIDALHEALTH ATLANTIC
BERLIN
$284
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
FORT WASHINGTON
$295
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE GERMANTOWN EMERGENCY CENTER
GERMANTOWN
$398
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER
GERMANTOWN
$398
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 74160, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,570 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 13 Maryland hospitals above publish for Ct scan of abdomen with contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.

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Medicare reimbursement benchmark

For CPT 74160 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $239 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $179 to $398 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 0.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ct scan of abdomen with contrast cost in Maryland?
Cash prices for ct scan of abdomen with contrast (CPT 74160) in Maryland range from $179 to $398, with a median of $220. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of abdomen with contrast in Maryland?
The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $179. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?
These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?
Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Maryland facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 74160 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.