CT Abdomen Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct abdomen cost in Hawaii?
The cost of a ct abdomen in Hawaii depends on how you pay. With commercial insurance it typically runs $359–$1,628, facility and physician fees combined. Medicare pays one national rate to every provider, and you generally owe about 20% of it (around $42) after the Part B deductible. Without insurance, posted hospital cash prices run $235–$1,602. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in Hawaii, from hospital price files
- Kona Community Hospital · Kealakekua, HI $289
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital · Kapaa, HI $1,033
- WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $1,087
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Where ct abdomen costs vary in Hawaii
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Cheapest CT Abdomen Providers in Hawaii
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($1,156) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua, HI | $289 | $867 below |
| 2 | Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa, HI | $1,033 | $123 below |
| 3 | WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HI | $1,087 | $69 below |
| 4 | STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL | HI | $1,156 | $0 above |
| 5 | PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER | HI | $1,183 | $27 above |
| 6 | Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital | Waimea, HI | $1,499 | $343 above |
| 7 | The Queens Medical Center | Ewa Beach, HI | $1,499 | $343 above |
| 8 | Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai, HI | $1,566 | $410 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- Kona Community Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $289 - $867 below the median posted price ($1,156), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $1,156, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $143 to $356 | $211 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 16 | $114 to $624 | $339 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 19 | $235 to $1,602 | $1,156 |
| HMSA | 9 | $124 to $475 | $296 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 6 | $95 to $123 | $95 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an CT Abdomen cost with Medicare in Hawaii?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Abdomen is about $143 to $356 (typically near $211). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $42 on a $211 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an CT Abdomen cost with insurance in Hawaii?
Across 16 Hawaii hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Abdomen average $114 to $624 per hospital, with a median near $339. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an CT Abdomen cost without insurance in Hawaii?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Abdomen at 19 Hawaii hospitals range from $235 to $1,602, with a median of $1,156. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an CT Abdomen cost with HMSA in Hawaii?
HMSA negotiated rates for CT Abdomen at 9 Hawaii hospitals range from $124 to $475, with a median near $296. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an CT Abdomen cost with UnitedHealthcare in Hawaii?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Abdomen at 6 Hawaii hospitals range from $95 to $123, with a median near $95. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for ct abdomen
The same ct abdomen bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $207–$2,214
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $235–$1,747
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $301–$628
- professional_interpretation $140–$372
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Hawaii's island geography creates isolated health economies - each island is effectively its own market, and most specialized care on neighbor islands requires inter-island travel. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health cover most of the Oahu market. Transport and logistics costs embedded in hospital operating expenses push prices well above the mainland average for comparable services. 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.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,156 versus $235 inpatient, 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.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,309 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$262 |
| Out-of-network provider | $2,880+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Abdomen costs in Hawaii
How much does a CT Abdomen cost in Hawaii?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $94, with most facilities between $89 and $121 (based on 17 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). That is the hospital's negotiated rate alone; with physician fees, a commercially insured patient's full episode is typically $359–$1,628. Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Hawaii hospitals run $235–$1,602; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. 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 Hawaii?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Hawaii data is Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua at about $289. By metro, Honolulu has the lowest median ($1,514). Independent 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 Hawaii hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.4× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Hawaii, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,156 versus a median negotiated rate of $339 - about 3.4× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 Hawaii?
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.
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ct abdomen - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
With vs. without contrast
Which type your doctor orders for this ct abdomen changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct abdomen with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.
This is shoppable
CT Abdomen is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ct abdomen before you schedule.
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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