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

What does a ct abdomen cost in Rhode Island?

For a commercially insured patient, a ct abdomen in Rhode Island typically runs $372$1,389 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 10 hospitals is $956. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Location within the state matters too: North Providence has the lowest metro median ($596) while Providence runs highest ($956) — a 1.6× difference inside Rhode Island alone. The same CT Abdomen that costs $104 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence reaches $3,515 at Landmark Medical Center — a 33.8× gap across the 10 Rhode Island hospitals reporting prices. A typical Rhode Island facility lands around $956 — most sit in the $250–$1,177 band. Insurers negotiate this down to a median of $108, while self-pay patients are quoted $956 — about 8.9× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable — and you can choose.

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How prices are distributed across Rhode Island hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $250
  • Median hospital: $956
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $1,177+

That's a 5× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Providence:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$1,177
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$270
Same procedure. Same week. $907 difference.

Where ct abdomen costs vary in Rhode Island

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Cheapest CT Abdomen Providers in Rhode Island

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755
2 The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755
3 Newport Hospital Newport, RI $201 -$755
4 Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC North Providence, RI $235 -$721
5 Landmark Medical Center RI $266 -$690
6 Westerly Hospital RI $285 -$671
7 Prospect CharterCare RWMC, LLC Providence, RI $956 +$0
8 Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC North Providence, RI $956 +$0

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: Declared gross charges vary significantly across Rhode Island hospitals — the same procedure can look very different on a hospital's price list versus what you actually owe. Cash and negotiated prices are a more practical guide.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $956. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$1,109
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$222
Out-of-network provider $2,440+

Based on a typical episode cost of $1,109 (facility + physician fees). Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $755+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in Rhode Island start around $250 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $250 and $1,177. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Rhode Island Hospital in Providence (cash price from $201); The Miriam Hospital in Providence (cash price from $201); Newport Hospital in Newport (cash price from $201). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

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.

Hospital Outpatient
$201–$1,218
  • Facility fee $201–$1,218

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$956–$2,102
  • Facility fee $956–$2,102

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Independent Imaging Center
$441–$1,000
  • technical_component $301–$628
  • professional_interpretation $140–$372

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Rhode Island Hospital: $201; The Miriam Hospital: $201; Newport Hospital: $201
  • Most expensive (outpatient): SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH: ~$1,218; Prospect CharterCare RWMC, LLC: ~$956

→ Choosing the right facility can save $755+ vs. the state median.

Rhode Island CT Abdomen prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755 $104–$2,315
#2 The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755 $104–$2,340
#3 Newport Hospital Newport, RI $201 -$755 $104–$1,707
#4 Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC North Providence, RI $235 -$721 $235–$3,275
#5 Landmark Medical Center RI $266 -$690 $2,096–$3,515
#6 Westerly Hospital RI $285 -$671 $792–$2,201
#7 Prospect CharterCare RWMC, LLC Providence, RI $956 +$0 $1,913–$3,275
#8 SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH RI $1,218 +$262 $2,030–$3,267
#9 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston Johnston, RI $1,422 +$466 $1,896
#10 Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island RI $2,102 +$1,146 $2,102–$2,886

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755
The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI $201 -$755
Newport Hospital Newport, RI $201 -$755
Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC North Providence, RI $235 -$721
Landmark Medical Center RI $266 -$690

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive ct abdomen providers in Rhode Island

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island RI $2,102 +$1,146
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston Johnston, RI $1,422 +$466
SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH RI $1,218 +$262
Prospect CharterCare RWMC, LLC Providence, RI $956 +$0
Westerly Hospital RI $285 -$671

Why prices vary this much

Setting drives much of the gap in Rhode Island: the median outpatient price is $285 versus $1,177 inpatient — about 4.1× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Rhode Island facilities reporting prices, 4 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $250) while 6 sit in a high-cost tier ($1,177 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

Among the cities with the most reporting hospitals, Providence has a median reported price of $956 across 6 facilities, while facilities in North Providence tend to report lower prices (median: $596). City-level variation within a state often reflects local market structure, not procedure complexity.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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Frequently asked questions: CT Abdomen costs in Rhode Island

How much does a CT Abdomen cost in Rhode Island?

Across 10 Rhode Island hospitals that publish prices, a CT Abdomen ranges from $104 to $3,515, with a median of $956. Most facilities fall between $250 and $1,177. 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 Rhode Island?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Rhode Island data is Rhode Island Hospital in Providence at about $201. By metro, North Providence has the lowest median ($596). 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 Rhode Island hospitals?

Prices vary up to 33.8× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Rhode Island, the median cash (self-pay) price is $956 versus a median negotiated rate of $108 — about 8.9× 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 Rhode Island?

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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Other Rhode Island Hospitals for CT Abdomen

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Rhode Island. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ALBERTO V. ERFE, MD, INC.
4017650030
WOONSOCKET, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
ANESTHETICS OF MASS
4014902130
RIVERSIDE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
APHMFP
4017694100
WOONSOCKET, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
BLACKSTONE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
4017694100
WOONSOCKET, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
CHARTERCARE OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL
4014563000
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
CHARTERCARE ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
4014562000
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
DENTURE REPAIR LAB CORPORATION
4017255777
PAWTUCKET, RI Radiology Provider $441–$1,000 bundled est.
FERGUSON ANIMAL HOSPITAL
4013494280
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
FIRST PHYSICIANS CORP
4013334411
LINCOLN, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NAVY RESOURCE SHARING
4017377000
WARWICK, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
KENT HOSPITAL
4017377010
WARWICK, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RI
4018085991
PAWTUCKET, RI Rural Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
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MHRI/BROWN UNIVERSITY
4017292221
PAWTUCKET, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
MS CENTER OF CARE NEW ENGLAD
4018860629
EAST GREENWICH, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
NEWPORT HOSPITAL
4014446966
NEWPORT, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
NEWPORT HOSPITAL
4014445640
NEWPORT, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
NEWPORT HOSPITAL
4014446966
NEWPORT, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
NEWPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - NAVY RESOURCE SHARING
4018414234
NEWPORT, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES LANDMARK LLC
4017694100
WOONSOCKET, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
PROSPECT CHARTERCARE RWMC, LLC
4014562000
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
PROSPECT CHARTERCARE RWMC, LLC
4014807002
COVENTRY, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
PROSPECT CHARTERCARE SJHSRI, LLC
4014563000
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
PROVIDENCE VAMC
7172776565
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
4014445685
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
4014446966
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
4014447585
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
4014443420
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
ROGER WILLIAMS MED. CENTER
4013979931
CPU SUMMIT GENERAL STORE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
4014562033
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
4014562033
PROVIDENCE, RI Long Term Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
4014562000
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
4017288000
WAKEFIELD, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
4014621405
CRANSTON, RI Long Term Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
4014621405
CRANSTON, RI Long Term Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
4014446542
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
4014446966
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
THE WESTERLY HOSPITAL
4015966000
WESTERLY, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
THE WESTERLY HOSPITAL
4015966000
WESTERLY, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
4012737100
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
VA MEDICAL CENTER
4012737100
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
WESTERLY HOSPITAL CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
4015966000
WESTERLY, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
WESTERLY HOSPITAL DIETARY DEPARTMENT
4015966000
WESTERLY, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.
WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL
4012741100
PROVIDENCE, RI General Acute Care Hospital $201–$1,218 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Where You Get a CT Abdomen Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a ct abdomen. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Independent Imaging Center

Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for a ct abdomen. Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Emergency Room CT Abdomen

A CT Abdomen performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.

CT Abdomen Cost With vs Without Contrast

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

CT Abdomen Without Contrast

A standard ct abdomen with no contrast dye — the most common and lowest-cost version.

CT Abdomen With Contrast

Uses contrast dye to highlight tissue. The dye and its administration are billed on top of the base scan.

CT Abdomen With and Without Contrast

Two sets of images — before and after contrast — in one visit. It costs more than either alone because both sequences are performed and interpreted.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

CT Abdomen is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Who performs this: CT Abdomen is typically performed by a Radiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.


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The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable — and you can choose.

The free toolkit shows you:

  • ✓ Why facility type drives most of the price variation — and how to use that
  • ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
  • ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
  • ✓ The questions to ask before scheduling that can save $500–$1,500
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

Free for patients — takes 30 seconds to get.

We'll email it to you immediately. No account required, no spam.

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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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Published May 15, 2026 · Updated May 15, 2026

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