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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $13,541.58 | $401.74 – $2,876.19 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $13,802.56 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $13,905.81 | $175.06 – $391.77 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $14,320.00 | $143.54 – $2,952.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $14,605.34 | $401.74 – $2,876.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $15,523.22 | $171.56 – $309.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $17,860.30 | $401.74 – $2,876.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $18,357.12 | $401.74 – $2,876.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $18,630.00 | $303.54 – $2,974.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | $18,866.43 | $401.74 – $2,876.19 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $103.19 – $504.39 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $504.39 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $101.17 – $504.39 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $101.17 – $504.39 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $101.17 – $504.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,785.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,114.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,952.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,114.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,952.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $2,876.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,925.55 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,837.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,925.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,833.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,085.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,089.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,833.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,748.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,089.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,721.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,952.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,676.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,717.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,089.24 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $138.87 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $282.72 – $401.74 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $142.96 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $133.62 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $171.56 – $364.44 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $137.12 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $171.56 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $175.06 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $175.06 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $171.56 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $175.06 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $171.56 – $391.77 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $183.10 – $401.74 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $263.10 – $401.74 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $219.92 – $1,915.66 |