Cost of a CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit
in Missouri
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Missouri's non-expanded Medicaid status affects healthcare access for over 230,000 adults, creating unique cost pressures across the state's imaging centers. CT Abdomen Pelvis patients typically pay between $88.80 and $384.99, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $260.87 based on negotiated insurance rates. Missouri has 5,463 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers offering these imaging services across urban centers like Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as rural communities.
Average
$245
Median
$261
Lowest
$89
Highest
$385
Providers
5,463
59% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct abdomen & pelvis compare to related procedures in Missouri?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $115 | $284 | $628 | 5,338 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $69 | $183 | $461 | 5,342 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $76 | $162 | $415 | 5,288 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $64 | $148 | $265 | 5,432 |
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 Missouri
Missouri's healthcare costs run approximately 5% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and competitive insurance market dynamics. The state's unique geography, spanning from the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas to the rural Ozarks region, creates significant variations in imaging facility availability and pricing structures.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Missouri's major metropolitan areas of Kansas City and St. Louis concentrate most advanced imaging facilities, while rural counties in the Ozarks and northern Missouri often require patients to travel significant distances for CT services. This geographic disparity creates higher costs for rural patients due to travel expenses and limited provider competition. Some rural hospitals have partnered with larger health systems to offer shared radiology services and teleradiology interpretations.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments in Missouri typically charge higher facility fees due to increased overhead costs and regulatory requirements compared to independent imaging centers. Major health systems like BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health, and CoxHealth dominate the market in their respective regions, influencing pricing through their network effects. Freestanding imaging centers often offer more competitive cash-pay rates and flexible scheduling options.
Insurance Market Competition in Missouri
Missouri's moderately competitive insurance market includes major players like Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, each negotiating different rates with imaging providers. The absence of a state all-payer claims database limits price transparency, making individual rate negotiations more important. Competition varies by region, with rural areas often having fewer insurer options than the Kansas City and St. Louis markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Missouri
With 5,463 active CT Abdomen Pelvis providers, Missouri maintains adequate radiologist coverage relative to its population, though distribution favors urban areas over rural regions. This relatively robust provider supply helps moderate pricing in metropolitan areas through competition, while rural areas may face limited options and higher costs. Teleradiology services help extend specialist expertise to smaller hospitals and clinics throughout the state.
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 Missouri
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a CT Abdomen Pelvis visit in Missouri?
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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 |