Chest CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT chest with contrast · CPT 71260
$140.40
lowest cash price
$1,658.80
national median
$16,594.07
highest cash price
915
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $140.40–$16,594.07 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,552.55) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,559.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,971.84 | $3,275.22 | $4,045.86 |
| Arizona | 23 | $313.31 | $566.26 | $2,772.12 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $548.85 | $1,290.90 | $2,952.00 |
| California | 90 | $704.97 | $2,340.00 | $5,752.29 |
| Colorado | 17 | $383.43 | $7,286.04 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 69 | $693.10 | $5,049.64 | $16,594.07 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,275.00 | $1,562.34 | $8,447.21 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $744.00 | $744.00 | $1,747.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $700.00 | $2,330.40 | $3,577.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $507.00 | $770.50 | $3,140.45 |
| Iowa | 31 | $758.16 | $1,844.52 | $9,415.50 |
| Kansas | 11 | $944.00 | $4,212.73 | $11,464.49 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $755.87 | $2,444.40 | $4,740.45 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $424.06 | $424.06 | $424.06 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,129.80 | $2,049.00 | $3,251.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $1,786.00 | $2,934.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $2,164.80 | $2,877.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $286.88 | $863.46 | $1,110.00 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,018.60 | $1,250.60 | $6,166.36 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,621.60 | $1,621.60 | $1,866.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,110.06 | $1,211.56 | $3,036.20 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,445.01 | $1,996.09 | $2,784.79 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $194.55 | $559.90 | $977.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,725.38 | $2,725.38 | $2,725.38 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $4,326.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,608.98 | $1,608.98 | $4,327.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,701.60 | $1,701.60 | $2,702.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $687.05 | $1,302.60 | $2,471.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $1,108.34 | $1,768.00 | $4,242.70 |
| Oregon | 13 | $206.28 | $905.28 | $2,263.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $470.00 | $1,424.40 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $779.00 | $1,249.20 | $7,099.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,216.00 | $2,666.40 | $2,969.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $523.04 | $616.44 | $9,909.77 |
| Texas | 112 | $230.00 | $2,252.50 | $13,068.31 |
| Virginia | 43 | $549.24 | $1,746.00 | $10,914.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,007.24 | $1,342.80 | $2,698.93 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $639.50 | $1,229.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $475.38 | $1,570.00 | $4,905.25 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $578.76 | $1,139.40 | $1,304.61 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $9,908.15 | $183.17 – $347.52 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $9,909.77 | $184.23 – $459.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $10,453.00 | $401.74 – $2,372.99 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $10,500.28 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $10,684.00 | $303.54 – $2,689.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $10,883.16 | $401.74 – $2,483.07 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $10,914.00 | $189.26 – $401.74 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,464.49 | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $11,976.96 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $13,068.31 | $168.31 – $309.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $13,567.77 | $401.74 – $2,483.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $15,050.91 | $401.74 – $2,483.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | $15,468.49 | $401.74 – $2,483.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $15,529.00 | $303.54 – $2,568.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $16,594.07 | $401.74 – $2,483.07 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $103.19 – $402.36 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,405.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,689.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,549.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,689.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,548.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $2,483.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,525.69 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,449.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,525.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,446.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,663.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,667.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,446.05 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $134.29 – $2,548.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,372.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,667.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,349.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,549.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,310.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,346.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,667.01 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $129.92 – $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 | $133.75 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $125.01 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $168.31 – $364.44 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $128.29 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $171.74 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $171.74 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $171.74 – $391.77 |