CT abdomen with contrast cost in San Luis Obispo, CA — inpatient
In San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the abdomen with contrast as an inpatient: from $535.48 to $535.48, with a median of $535.48. Across California, the median is $2,236.00 at 157 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74160, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Community Care San Luis Obispo, CA · (805) 543-5353 CT ABDOMEN W CON | $535.48 | $1,366.00 | $368.82–$1,338.68 | 61% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $535.48, median $535.48, highest $535.48.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $535.48 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This CT scan images the abdomen after contrast dye is given through a vein. It shows organs such as the liver, pancreas and kidneys in detail.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the scan and the contrast dye. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.