Cost of a CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit
in Delaware
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Delaware's compact healthcare market, concentrated primarily in New Castle County around Wilmington, creates unique cost dynamics for medical imaging services. CT Abdomen Pelvis procedures in Delaware typically range from $73 to $651, with a median cost of $225 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 103 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers across the state, patients have access to quality imaging services from major health systems like ChristianaCare and Bayhealth, though costs can vary significantly between hospital-based and independent imaging centers.
Average
$316
Median
$225
Lowest
$73
Highest
$651
Providers
103
47% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct abdomen & pelvis compare to related procedures in Delaware?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $98 | $340 | $596 | 199 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $63 | $215 | $399 | 201 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $66 | $203 | $363 | 187 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $61 | $177 | $273 | 205 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 74177 — CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 74177 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 74177 (CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 74177 covers: the provider's professional fee for ct abdomen & pelvis. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit Costs Vary Across Delaware
Delaware's imaging costs run approximately 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's proximity to high-cost East Coast markets and limited geographic competition. The concentration of major employers like DuPont and major credit card companies in New Castle County has historically supported higher healthcare pricing throughout the state.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
New Castle County around Wilmington hosts the majority of Delaware's imaging centers, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for CT studies. Kent and Sussex counties have fewer imaging options, often requiring patients to travel north for specialized studies, though rural facilities may offer more attractive self-pay rates to capture volume.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
ChristianaCare's hospital-based imaging departments typically charge higher facility fees due to 24/7 staffing and emergency capabilities compared to outpatient imaging centers. Independent imaging centers like those in the Concord Pike corridor often provide the same quality CT studies at 30-40% lower costs due to lower overhead and specialized focus.
Insurance Market Competition in Delaware
With Highmark Delaware holding significant market share alongside Aetna and UnitedHealthcare, the insurance landscape creates moderate competition that keeps negotiated rates relatively stable. The limited number of major insurers means imaging centers have less leverage in rate negotiations compared to more competitive markets, contributing to higher average costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Delaware
Delaware's 103 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers serve a population of nearly one million, indicating adequate supply in urban areas but potential access challenges in rural southern counties. This geographic imbalance allows urban providers to maintain higher pricing while rural facilities may offer more competitive rates to attract patients from underserved areas.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — CT Abdomen Pelvis Costs in Delaware
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 74177)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota Range: $82 – $10,549 | $7,060 |
| 2 | Minnesota Range: $88 – $10,549 | $3,579 |
| 3 | Alaska Range: $85 – $1,834 | $1,251 |
| 4 | Montana Range: $79 – $1,834 | $845 |
| 5 | South Dakota Range: $79 – $2,156 | $834 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $79 – $2,090 | $803 |
| 7 | Washington Range: $79 – $1,834 | $727 |
| 8 | West Virginia Range: $76 – $1,843 | $716 |
| 9 | Oregon Range: $79 – $1,834 | $713 |
| 10 | Idaho Range: $79 – $1,834 | $705 |
| 11 | Nebraska Range: $116 – $753 | $428 |
| 12 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $896 | $425 |
| 13 | Maine Range: $140 – $656 | $418 |
| 14 | Iowa Range: $85 – $753 | $400 |
| 15 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $814 | $399 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $85 – $809 | $398 |
| 17 | Rhode Island Range: $79 – $827 | $396 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $72 – $827 | $388 |
| 19 | New Hampshire Range: $101 – $740 | $388 |
| 20 | Vermont Range: $73 – $848 | $383 |
| 21 | New Mexico Range: $75 – $801 | $369 |
| 22 | Connecticut Range: $77 – $755 | $361 |
| 23 | New York Range: $65 – $782 | $361 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania Range: $76 – $753 | $348 |
| 25 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $766 | $346 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $80 – $672 | $337 |
| 27 | Indiana Range: $79 – $687 | $333 |
| 28 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $648 | $332 |
| 29 | Delaware Range: $73 – $651 | $316 |
| 30 | Utah Range: $79 – $552 | $309 |
| 31 | Illinois Range: $80 – $537 | $302 |
| 32 | Florida Range: $72 – $603 | $294 |
| 33 | Nevada Range: $85 – $504 | $290 |
| 34 | Kentucky Range: $75 – $576 | $287 |
| 35 | New Jersey Range: $64 – $558 | $286 |
| 36 | Michigan Range: $80 – $534 | $281 |
| 37 | Texas Range: $80 – $534 | $278 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $36 – $594 | $278 |
| 39 | California Range: $70 – $672 | $276 |
| 40 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $505 | $267 |
| 41 | Tennessee Range: $84 – $462 | $264 |
| 42 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $460 | $263 |
| 43 | Virginia Range: $60 – $515 | $263 |
| 44 | Arizona Range: $79 – $482 | $255 |
| 45 | Mississippi Range: $71 – $460 | $245 |
| 46 | Missouri Range: $89 – $385 | $245 |
| 47 | Alabama Range: $71 – $460 | $244 |
| 48 | Kansas Range: $89 – $399 | $244 |
| 49 | Oklahoma Range: $77 – $469 | $243 |
| 50 | Ohio Range: $69 – $449 | $234 |
| 51 | Louisiana Range: $66 – $424 | $230 |