CT Scan of Face without Contrast Cost in Maryland
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 13 Maryland hospitals. CPT 70486. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Maryland
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 13 of 13 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash |
|---|---|
| HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL SILVER SPRING |
$88.00 |
| HOLY CROSS GERMANTOWN HOSPITAL GERMANTOWN |
$88.00 |
| LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL PARKWAY ANNAPOLIS |
$103 |
| LUMINIS HEALTH DOCTORS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER GOOD LUCK ROAD LANHAM |
$110 |
| FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FREDERICK |
$114 |
| GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER TOWSON |
$123 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SHADY GROVE MEDICAL CENTER ROCKVILLE |
$126 |
| TIDALHEALTH MCCREADY PAVILION E CARROLLL ST SALISBURY |
$136 |
| GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OAKLAND |
$148 |
| TIDALHEALTH ATLANTIC BERLIN |
$163 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER FORT WASHINGTON |
$170 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER GERMANTOWN |
$228 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE GERMANTOWN EMERGENCY CENTER GERMANTOWN |
$228 |
That is the median of what the 13 Maryland hospitals above publish for Ct scan of face without 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 70486 in Maryland, Medicare reimburses about $133 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Maryland range from $88.00 to $228 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.0x 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 face without contrast cost in Maryland?
- Cash prices for ct scan of face without contrast (CPT 70486) in Maryland range from $88.00 to $228, with a median of $126. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of face without contrast in Maryland?
- The cheapest Maryland hospital published cash price for this procedure is $88.00. 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.