Cost of a CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit
in Kentucky
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Kentucky's healthcare landscape reflects both rural challenges and urban growth, with Louisville and Lexington serving as major medical hubs while eastern Kentucky faces provider shortages. Patients seeking CT Abdomen Pelvis imaging typically pay between $74.77 and $575.94, with a median cost of $210.85 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 300 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers across the Commonwealth, patients have numerous options for accessing this diagnostic service in both metropolitan areas and smaller communities.
Average
$287
Median
$211
Lowest
$75
Highest
$576
Providers
300
52% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct abdomen & pelvis compare to related procedures in Kentucky?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $83 | $270 | $842 | 225 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $59 | $176 | $492 | 218 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $64 | $167 | $516 | 190 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $54 | $117 | $335 | 473 |
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 Kentucky
Kentucky's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and mixed urban-rural economy. The Commonwealth's geography creates distinct cost corridors, with Louisville and Lexington commanding higher rates while Appalachian regions often struggle with limited provider networks and higher per-procedure costs due to lower patient volumes.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Louisville and Lexington metro areas concentrate most of Kentucky's advanced imaging capabilities, while rural counties in eastern and western Kentucky face significant access challenges for CT services. Many patients in remote areas travel 50+ miles to reach the nearest CT scanner, creating additional indirect costs and potential delays in diagnosis.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments at major systems like Baptist Health, Norton Healthcare, and UK HealthCare typically charge 20-40% more than independent imaging centers due to higher facility fees. Smaller critical access hospitals in rural Kentucky often have the highest per-scan costs due to lower patient volumes and equipment financing challenges.
Insurance Market Competition in Kentucky
The state's insurance landscape includes robust competition among Anthem, UHC, and Humana, creating generally favorable negotiated rates for CT imaging services. Kentucky's participation in federal marketplace plans has increased insurer participation in rural markets, though some remote counties still have limited carrier options that can affect pricing leverage.
Physician Supply and Demand in Kentucky
With 300 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers statewide, Kentucky maintains adequate radiologist coverage in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions requiring teleradiology services. This geographic maldistribution creates pricing disparities, with rural facilities often paying premium rates for remote interpretation services while urban centers benefit from competitive specialist markets.
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 Kentucky
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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 |