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How much does an abdomen and pelvis CT (with contrast) cost in Salem?

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast dye — a common workup for abdominal pain. Below: the rates insurers have actually negotiated with 3 Salem-area hospitals, and the cash (self-pay) prices where published — from the hospitals' own federally required price files.

$625
lowest median negotiated rate
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
$2,609
highest (adult hospitals)
Santiam Memorial Hospital
4.2×
price spread
same procedure, same metro
Median negotiated rate per hospital · sorted low → high · hover a bar for the full receipt
cash (self-pay) price
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* Specialty hospital (pediatric or cancer center) — rates reflect specialty case mix. † Median based on fewer than 3 published rates — treat as indicative. Bars show the median dollar-denominated commercial negotiated rate; hospitals sharing a health-system contract show similar rates.
SOURCE: standard-charges files from 3 hospitals · file dates 2026-04-01 → 2026-08-06 · retrieved 2026-08-08
Paying cash can beat using insurance. At Santiam Memorial Hospital, the self-pay price is $1,818 — less than the $2,609 median commercial-insurer rate. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate.
Skipping the hospital? 1 independent imaging/outpatient centers in this area negotiate a median $690 all-in for this procedure (3 insurer rates).
  • Jason Hedge — $267
  • Jason Hedge — $690
  • Jason Hedge — $958
All-in (global) negotiated fees from Moda Health's federally mandated Transparency-in-Coverage files, newest dated 2026-07-01; hospital bars above show the facility fee only — a physician fee is usually billed on top. Estimates — confirm with the provider.