CT Scan of Abdomen with Contrast Cost in Massachusetts
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 43 Massachusetts hospitals. CPT 74160. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Massachusetts
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 43 of 43 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | BCBS | Cigna | MultiPlan | Centene | Humana | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD |
$207 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH BROCKTON |
$397 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER - BRIGHTON BRIGHTON |
$442 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL BROCKTON |
$624 | $135 | $404 | $510 | $81.05 | — | — | $211 | — |
| STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ATTLEBORO |
$635 | $85.00 | $69.03 | $70.67 | $90.00 | — | $210 | — | — |
| MELROSE WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL MELROSE |
$748 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAPE COD HOSPITAL HYANNIS |
$775 | $95.00 | $79.32 | $225 | $81.75 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| FALMOUTH HOSPITAL FALMOUTH |
$775 | $95.00 | $80.12 | $225 | $90.93 | $95.00 | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF STOUGHTON SUMNER STREET STOUGHTON |
$821 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FALL RIVER |
$866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOBEY HOSPITAL WAREHAM |
$866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL NEW BEDFORD |
$866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$1,026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY BOSTON |
$1,205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ATHOL HOSPITAL ATHOL |
$1,447 | $812 | — | $427 | $264 | — | — | — | — |
| LOWELL GENERAL - SAINTS CAMPUS LOWELL |
$1,457 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS NEW BEDFORD |
$1,468 | $1,468 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $1,468 |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF WESTERN MASS CENTRAL CAMPUS ROCHDALE |
$1,468 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON |
$1,484 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEYWOOD HOSPITAL GARDNER |
$1,497 | $201 | — | $502 | $202 | — | — | — | — |
| BAYSTATE FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER GREENFIELD |
$1,545 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON |
$1,654 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM SALEM HOSPITAL SALEM |
$1,702 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL NEWTON |
$1,702 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$1,702 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MILFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MILFORD |
$1,927 | $188 | $1,751 | $188 | $9,210 | — | — | — | — |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON |
$2,004 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS CHILDREN'S BOSTON BOSTON |
$2,029 | $210 | $182 | $225 | $306 | $85.00 | $22.00 | — | — |
| SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL SOUTH WEYMOUTH |
$2,178 | $210 | $231 | $231 | — | — | — | — | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$2,260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$2,260 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL NANTUCKET |
$2,371 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL OAK BLUFFS |
$2,422 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHA CAMBRIDGE HOSPITAL CAMBRIDGE |
$2,467 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH ALLIANCE - CLINTON HOSPITAL HOSPITAL RD. LEOMINSTER |
$2,805 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL WORCESTER |
$3,078 | $1.00 | $179 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL SOUTH ST SOUTHBRIDGE |
$3,332 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - MARLBOROUGH CAMPUS BELMONT STREET WORCESTER |
$3,625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON |
$4,111 | $2,467 | $2,459 | $2,319 | $3,494 | $3,782 | $2,598 | $3,700 | $3,782 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S NEEDHAM NEEDHAM |
$4,111 | $2,467 | $2,459 | $1,205 | $3,494 | $3,782 | $2,598 | $3,700 | $3,782 |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WALTHAM WALTHAM |
$4,111 | $2,467 | $2,459 | $1,205 | $3,494 | $3,782 | $2,598 | $3,700 | $3,782 |
| FRAMINGHAM UNION HOSPITAL FRAMINGHAM |
$4,489 | $1.00 | $179 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEONARD MORSE HOSPITAL NATICK |
$4,489 | $1.00 | $179 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 43 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, Medicare reimburses about $254 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Massachusetts range from $207 to $4,489 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.5x 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 Massachusetts?
- Cash prices for ct scan of abdomen with contrast (CPT 74160) in Massachusetts range from $207 to $4,489, with a median of $1,654. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of abdomen with contrast in Massachusetts?
- The cheapest Massachusetts hospital published cash price for this procedure is $207. 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.