CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA — inpatient
In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, 4 hospitals list a cash price for CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye as an inpatient: from $536.80 to $3,436.00, with a median of $1,810.25. The lowest listed price is at Central Iowa Hospital Corporation.
Cash prices at 4 facilities across 3 cities for code 72193, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation lowest Des Moines, IA PR CT SCAN OF PELVIS CONTRAST | $536.80 | $671.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA PR CT SCAN OF PELVIS CONTRAST | $536.80 | $671.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton, IA HC CT Pelvis W/Contrast | $1,740.05 | $2,677.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp Des Moines, IA HC CT Pelvis W/Contrast | $1,810.25 | $2,785.00 | 35% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA HC CT PELVIS W CONTRAST | $2,587.64 | $3,234.54 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines, IA HC CT PELVIS W CONTRAST | $2,587.64 | $3,234.54 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp West Des Moines, IA HC CT Pelvis W/Contrast | $3,436.00 | $3,436.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $536.80, median $1,810.25, highest $3,436.00 — a 6.4× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $1,810.25 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A CT scan of the pelvis with contrast uses X-rays and an injected iodine dye to make detailed pictures of the pelvic organs, bones and blood vessels. It may be used to look for causes of pelvic pain, masses or infection.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately, and the contrast dye may be listed as a separate pharmacy charge.