Chest CT scan (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT chest without and with contrast · CPT 71270
$118.00
lowest cash price
$1,947.00
national median
$18,866.43
highest cash price
910
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $118.00–$18,866.43 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,504.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,976.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,647.66 | $3,935.10 | $4,455.36 |
| Arizona | 23 | $375.92 | $679.55 | $3,045.91 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $656.85 | $1,713.40 | $3,513.00 |
| California | 90 | $770.00 | $2,964.00 | $7,020.98 |
| Colorado | 17 | $459.92 | $7,422.35 | $14,320.00 |
| Florida | 69 | $738.98 | $5,267.33 | $18,866.43 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,275.00 | $1,918.02 | $11,551.71 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $852.80 | $852.80 | $1,965.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $750.00 | $2,705.60 | $3,577.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $542.40 | $971.00 | $6,794.91 |
| Iowa | 26 | $842.90 | $2,252.90 | $5,747.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $896.40 | $6,202.28 | $13,048.03 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $845.11 | $2,921.40 | $6,794.91 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $509.34 | $509.34 | $509.34 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,408.10 | $2,649.25 | $3,248.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $2,131.00 | $2,976.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $2,644.00 | $3,312.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $358.82 | $900.45 | $1,194.75 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,222.65 | $1,313.65 | $8,571.97 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,961.60 | $1,961.60 | $2,622.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,265.04 | $1,454.00 | $3,582.75 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,734.11 | $2,235.53 | $3,118.83 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,104.70 | $3,104.70 | $3,104.70 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $194.55 | $685.48 | $1,165.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,887.08 | $2,887.08 | $2,887.08 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $4,811.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,846.00 | $2,105.40 | $5,430.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,184.80 | $2,607.20 | $2,960.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $755.30 | $1,633.45 | $3,345.60 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $1,043.49 | $2,193.10 | $4,397.25 |
| Oregon | 13 | $220.32 | $1,107.84 | $2,541.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $562.00 | $1,448.40 | $5,112.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $948.50 | $1,573.80 | $7,622.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,678.40 | $2,920.80 | $3,485.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $576.61 | $786.39 | $12,467.43 |
| Texas | 114 | $602.91 | $3,061.80 | $15,523.22 |
| Virginia | 41 | $576.61 | $1,947.00 | $12,107.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,119.56 | $1,836.64 | $3,020.50 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $118.00 | $1,247.00 | $3,141.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $570.57 | $1,942.60 | $5,468.16 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $694.26 | $1,367.40 | $1,565.67 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $2,920.80 | $169.12 – $3,285.90 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $2,921.40 | $122.03 – $542.00 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $2,953.20 | $57.00 – $2,090.26 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,953.20 | $157.72 – $1,162.93 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $2,960.80 | $133.87 – $3,330.90 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,964.00 | $197.00 – $197.00 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $2,976.00 | $162.61 – $679.37 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $2,976.00 | $162.61 – $679.37 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $2,976.00 | $162.54 – $679.37 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $2,976.00 | $162.61 – $679.37 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $2,976.00 | $162.61 – $679.37 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $2,999.34 | $226.19 – $7,655.95 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $3,013.80 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $3,013.80 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $3,013.80 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $3,020.50 | $195.46 – $777.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $3,023.80 | $119.08 – $712.73 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $3,024.00 | $226.19 – $7,734.00 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,029.40 | $146.54 – $1,000.12 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $3,033.57 | $245.04 – $245.04 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $3,041.60 | $1,083.57 – $3,421.80 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $3,045.91 | $123.25 – $221.92 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $3,054.24 | $75.19 – $4,242.00 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $3,056.00 | $135.41 – $3,438.00 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $3,057.60 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.67 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $3,061.80 | $167.39 – $3,827.25 |