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CT Scan Cost in Delaware (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan cost in Delaware?

For a commercially insured patient, a ct scan in Delaware typically runs $343$1,036 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 6 hospitals is $573. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Insurers negotiate this down to a median of $189, while self-pay patients are quoted $573 — about 3× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill. The same CT Scan that costs $104 at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC reaches $9,205 at Beebe Medical Center Inc. in Lewes — a 88.5× gap across the 6 Delaware hospitals reporting prices. A typical Delaware facility lands around $573 — most sit in the $190–$836 band.

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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  • ✓ 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
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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across Delaware hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $190
  • Median hospital: $573
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $836+

That's a 4× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Dover:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$836
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$247
Same procedure. Same week. $589 difference.

Where ct scan costs vary in Delaware

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Cheapest CT Scan Providers in Delaware

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC DE $104 -$469
2 PAM Squared at Dover LLC Dover, DE $104 -$469
3 Christianacare Newark, DE $219 -$354
4 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC DE $501 -$72
5 Beebe Medical Center Inc. Lewes, DE $645 +$72
6 Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford, DE $857 +$284
7 Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE $857 +$284
8 PAM Squared at Dover LLC Dover, DE $3,565 +$2,992

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: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $1,858, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $573. 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) ~$717
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$143
Out-of-network provider $1,577+

Based on a typical episode cost of $717 (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 $469+ vs. the median.

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

Lower-cost options in Delaware start around $190 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $190 and $857. 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: PAM Squared at Dover LLC in Dover (cash price from $104); Christianacare in Newark (cash price from $219); Beebe Medical Center Inc. in Lewes (cash price from $645). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for ct scan

The same ct scan 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
$167–$2,237
  • Facility fee $104–$857
  • Professional fee $63–$1,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$282–$4,945
  • Facility fee $219–$3,565
  • Professional fee $63–$1,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Independent Imaging Center
$141–$895
  • technical_component $83–$555
  • professional_interpretation $58–$340

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC: $104; PAM Squared at Dover LLC: $104; Christianacare: $219
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus: ~$857; Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus: ~$857

→ Choosing the right facility can save $469+ vs. the state median.

Delaware CT Scan 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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC DE $104 -$469 $104–$334
#2 PAM Squared at Dover LLC Dover, DE $104 -$469 $104–$334
#3 Christianacare Newark, DE $219 -$354 $219–$2,099
#4 Beebe Medical Center Inc. Lewes, DE $645 +$72 $759–$6,113
#5 Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford, DE $857 +$284 $1,021–$1,218
#6 Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE $857 +$284 $1,021–$1,218

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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
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC DE $104 -$469
PAM Squared at Dover LLC Dover, DE $104 -$469
Christianacare Newark, DE $219 -$354
Beebe Medical Center Inc. Lewes, DE $645 +$72
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford, DE $857 +$284

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 scan providers in Delaware

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
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Milford, DE $857 +$284
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE $857 +$284
Beebe Medical Center Inc. Lewes, DE $645 +$72
Christianacare Newark, DE $219 -$354
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC DE $104 -$469

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (1) report very high prices above $1,858, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Setting drives much of the gap in Delaware: the median outpatient price is $432 versus $857 inpatient — about 2× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Delaware facilities reporting prices, 2 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $190) while 3 sit in a high-cost tier ($857 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

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 Scan costs in Delaware

How much does a CT Scan cost in Delaware?

Across 6 Delaware hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan ranges from $104 to $9,205, with a median of $573. Most facilities fall between $190 and $836. 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 Scan in Delaware?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Delaware data is PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown LLC at about $104. By metro, Dover has the lowest median ($857). 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 Scan so much cheaper at some Delaware hospitals?

Prices vary up to 88.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Delaware, the median cash (self-pay) price is $573 versus a median negotiated rate of $189 — about 3× 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 Scan in Delaware?

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 Delaware Hospitals for CT Scan

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

Provider City Type Est. Cost
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
3026453235
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BAYHEALTH
3027447135
DOVER, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
3026744700
DOVER, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3026453728
LEWES, DE Women's Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3026453728
LEWES, DE Women's Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3022491448
GEORGETOWN, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3026453300
LEWES, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3026453300
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE HEALTHCARE
3026453300
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER
3029472500
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
3026453300
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHARLENE JENKINS
3026453300
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
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CHRISTIANA CARE
3029819931
CLAYTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE
3027331000
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE
9179214618
NEW CASTLE, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027336339
NEW CASTLE, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027332410
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027332666
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027335582
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027334387
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES
3027331000
NEWARK, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
3027331000
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
3027331042
NEWARK, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
3026232593
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
3027331000
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
2158887564
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
3027334176
NEWARK, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA CARE HOSPITAL
6104057662
NEWARK, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL
2036452903
NEW CASTLE, DE Critical Access Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
CHRISTIANACAREHEALTHSERVICES
3027317449
NEWARK, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
DAI OK MOON MD PA
3027310600
WIMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
DELMARVA INTEGRATED NETWORK
3026453300
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
JENIFER RUSSELL
3026453100
LEWES, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
4105437437
MILLSBORO, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - WILMINGTON INC
3024214591
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST FRANCIS HEALTHCARE, INC.
3024214100
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
3025758041
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
3025758041
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
3024214368
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC.
3024214100
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
ST.FRANCIS HOSPITAL
3025758041
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTY
4103984000
MIDDLETOWN, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 bundled est.
WILMINGTON VAMC
7172776568
WILMINGTON, DE General Acute Care Hospital $167–$2,237 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 Scan 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 scan. 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 scan. 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 Scan

A CT Scan 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 Scan 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 Scan Without Contrast

A standard ct scan with no contrast dye — the most common and lowest-cost version. Lower cost. Used when contrast agent not clinically needed.

CT Scan With Contrast

Uses contrast dye to highlight tissue. The dye and its administration are billed on top of the base scan. Adds contrast agent cost ($50–$200). Required for many diagnostic uses.

CT Scan 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. Two-phase scan. Highest cost variant.

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

CT Scan 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 Scan 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.


CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
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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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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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Published March 10, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026

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