CT Abdomen Cost in Rhode Island (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct abdomen cost in Rhode Island?
The cost of a ct abdomen in Rhode Island depends on how you pay. With commercial insurance it typically runs $332–$492, 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 $201–$1,329. 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.
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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 ($277) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Miriam Hospital | Providence, RI | $201 | $76 below |
| 2 | Newport Hospital | Newport, RI | $201 | $76 below |
| 3 | Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI | $201 | $76 below |
| 4 | SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH | RI | $222 | $55 below |
| 5 | Prospect CharterCare SJHSRI, LLC | North Providence, RI | $235 | $42 below |
| 6 | Landmark Medical Center | RI | $266 | $11 below |
| 7 | Butler Hospital | Providence, RI | $277 | $0 above |
| 8 | Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick, RI | $277 | $0 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
- The Miriam Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $201 - $76 below the median posted price ($277), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $277, 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) | 6 | $272 to $978 | $525 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 13 | $201 to $1,329 | $277 |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | 4 | $149 to $244 | $158 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | $268 to $871 | $664 |
| Cigna | 3 | $666 to $844 | $685 |
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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
Across 6 Rhode Island hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Abdomen average $272 to $978 per hospital, with a median near $525. 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 Rhode Island?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Abdomen at 13 Rhode Island hospitals range from $201 to $1,329, with a median of $277. 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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island negotiated rates for CT Abdomen at 4 Rhode Island hospitals range from $149 to $244, with a median near $158. 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 Rhode Island?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Abdomen at 4 Rhode Island hospitals range from $268 to $871, with a median near $664. 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 much does an CT Abdomen cost with Cigna in Rhode Island?
Cigna negotiated rates for CT Abdomen at 3 Rhode Island hospitals range from $666 to $844, with a median near $685. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna 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 $201–$956
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $1,422–$2,102
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $301–$628
- professional_interpretation $140–$372
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Lifespan (Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital) and Care New England (Women & Infants, Kent Hospital) dominate a market that is effectively a single metro area - Providence and its immediate suburbs. Rhode Island approved a merger between the two systems, which when complete will create a near-monopoly in the state's hospital market. Prices here already trend above the Northeast average. 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
A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $380, including Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island at $2,102, 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 $266 versus $1,762 inpatient (about 6.6× 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.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$430 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$86 |
| Out-of-network provider | $946+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Abdomen costs in Rhode Island
How much does a CT Abdomen cost in Rhode Island?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $104, with most facilities between $103 and $112 (based on 13 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). That is the hospital's negotiated rate alone; with physician fees, a commercially insured patient's full episode is typically $332–$492. Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Rhode Island hospitals run $201–$1,329; 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 Rhode Island?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Rhode Island data is The Miriam Hospital in Providence at about $201. By metro, Providence has the lowest median ($277). 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 Rhode Island hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.1× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Rhode Island, the median cash (self-pay) price is $277 versus a median negotiated rate of $525 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. 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 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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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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About the Author
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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