CT Abdomen Cost in Florida (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct abdomen cost in Florida?

A typical ct abdomen in Florida costs $427–$2,478 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 146 hospitals is $924. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Where ct abdomen costs vary in Florida

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

26+ people checked prices near them this month.

Florida has one of the most fragmented hospital markets in the country - HCA Healthcare (the nation's largest for-profit system, headquartered in Nashville), AdventHealth, BayCare, and dozens of independents compete aggressively in major metros. South Florida prices track higher than the rest of the state, driven by higher wage indices and a larger share of complex specialty care. Rural northern Florida has extensive critical access hospital coverage. Abdominal CT pricing follows the same site-of-service pattern as other imaging: the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. With contrast vs. without contrast are different CPT codes and different prices, so confirm which your doctor ordered before scheduling. If ordered non-urgently, calling ahead to compare cash prices across independent imaging centers near you is the single most effective cost reduction strategy.

Received a bill? Check it for errors → Estimate YOUR cost before you go → Managing more than one bill? See the family tracker →

Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (8) report prices above $6,126, including OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER at $15,745, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $580 versus $1,490 inpatient (about 2.6× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Frequently asked questions: CT Abdomen costs in Florida

How much does a CT Abdomen cost in Florida?

Across 146 Florida hospitals that publish prices, a CT Abdomen ranges from $102 to $19,928, with a median of $924. Most facilities fall between $249 and $2,266. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Abdomen in Florida?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Florida data is St. Luke's-St. Vincent's Healthcare, Inc. at about $202. By metro, North Venice has the lowest median ($580). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a CT Abdomen so much cheaper at some Florida hospitals?

Prices vary up to 195.4× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Florida, the median cash (self-pay) price is $924 versus a median negotiated rate of $114 - about 8.1× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Abdomen in Florida?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. Track and manage your healthcare costs (free account).