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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $1,549.80 | $43.30 – $650.00 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,552.55 | $54.90 – $1,446.98 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,554.60 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,554.60 | $1.00 – $2,383.72 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,554.60 | $880.94 – $1,891.43 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,554.60 | $201.32 – $1,217.77 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,554.84 | $139.21 – $1,627.20 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $1,562.34 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $1,562.34 | $176.56 – $326.63 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $1,562.34 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $1,562.34 | $153.71 – $443.97 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $1,562.34 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $1,562.34 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $1,562.34 | $175.93 – $344.83 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $1,562.34 | $384.01 – $518.62 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $1,562.34 | $172.60 – $338.29 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $1,562.34 | $173.28 – $339.64 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $1,562.34 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,570.10 | $225.59 – $625.17 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $1,591.80 | $225.59 – $625.17 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,089.23 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.48 – $2,831.80 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,057.05 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $3,057.05 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.48 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $2,960.51 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,608.98 | $51.33 – $2,896.16 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,610.00 | $269.08 – $2,898.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,611.60 | $43.30 – $650.00 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $1,618.40 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,618.40 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,621.60 | $588.44 – $588.44 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $1,628.55 | $127.78 – $1,352.64 |