Cost of a CT Abdomen Pelvis Visit
in Virginia
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Virginia's healthcare market sits approximately 3% above national averages, with Medicaid expansion helping increase access across the Commonwealth's diverse urban and rural regions. Patients seeking CT Abdomen Pelvis imaging typically pay between $60 and $515, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $214 based on negotiated insurance rates across Virginia's 2,957 active providers. Virginia residents can browse providers throughout the state to find the most cost-effective imaging options in their area.
Average
$263
Median
$214
Lowest
$60
Highest
$515
Providers
2,957
56% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct abdomen & pelvis compare to related procedures in Virginia?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $76 | $265 | $970 | 3,183 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $45 | $172 | $569 | 3,190 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $49 | $157 | $553 | 3,167 |
| CT Chest CT scan of the chest with contrast | 71260 | $41 | $134 | $371 | 2,895 |
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 Virginia
Virginia's healthcare costs run approximately 3% above national averages, influenced by the expensive Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C. and the state's mix of urban academic medical centers and rural critical access hospitals. The Commonwealth's geography creates distinct cost zones, from premium-priced facilities in Fairfax and Arlington counties to more affordable options in Southwest Virginia and the rural Piedmont region.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Northern Virginia's dense population supports numerous imaging centers and subspecialty radiologists, creating competitive pricing in markets like Fairfax and Loudoun counties despite higher overhead costs. Rural areas of Southwest Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and Southside often have limited imaging options, requiring patients to travel to regional centers like Lynchburg, Charlottesville, or Bristol for advanced CT services. This geographic disparity can create access challenges but sometimes results in lower facility fees in rural markets.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Virginia's major health systems including VCU Health, University of Virginia Health, Sentara Healthcare, and Bon Secours dominate the hospital-based imaging market with typically higher facility fees than independent radiology groups. Standalone imaging centers and outpatient radiology clinics throughout Virginia often offer more competitive rates due to lower overhead costs and less administrative complexity. The concentration of federal employees and contractors in Northern Virginia supports premium imaging facilities with the latest technology but correspondingly higher prices.
Insurance Market Competition in Virginia
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield holds the largest market share in Virginia, followed by Optima Health (primarily in Hampton Roads) and UnitedHealthcare, creating moderate competition that helps stabilize negotiated rates. The state's proximity to Washington D.C. brings federal employee health plans into the mix, which often have generous imaging benefits and well-negotiated rates with Virginia providers. Virginia's competitive insurance market prevents the extreme rate variations seen in less competitive states, though rural areas may have fewer in-network options.
Physician Supply and Demand in Virginia
Virginia's 2,957 active CT imaging providers indicate relatively good access to services, though distribution favors urban areas like Richmond, Norfolk, and the D.C. suburbs over rural regions. The state's medical schools at VCU and UVA help maintain radiologist supply in urban areas, while rural hospitals often rely on teleradiology services for interpretation. This abundant supply in metro areas helps keep prices competitive, while rural shortages can limit options but don't necessarily drive up costs due to different patient volumes and overhead structures.
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 Virginia
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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 |