Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening CT Scan cost at US hospitals
Low-dose CT of the thorax for lung cancer screening, without contrast · CPT 71271
$33.30
lowest cash price
$331.50
national median
$3,263.55
highest cash price
863
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $33.30–$3,263.55 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($382.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($418.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $63.84 | $221.52 | $396.24 |
| Arizona | 18 | $41.00 | $90.13 | $767.82 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $33.30 | $241.15 | $2,392.00 |
| California | 87 | $58.10 | $312.00 | $2,484.67 |
| Colorado | 15 | $158.32 | $610.00 | $934.98 |
| Florida | 64 | $296.00 | $905.45 | $3,263.55 |
| Georgia | 25 | $162.00 | $331.50 | $1,381.72 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $456.00 | $456.00 | $652.50 |
| Illinois | 50 | $37.29 | $248.40 | $781.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $49.50 | $542.40 | $885.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $99.96 | $359.90 | $2,157.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $286.27 | $534.00 | $2,035.75 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $127.80 | $868.21 | $2,080.20 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Maine | 7 | $178.00 | $382.45 | $939.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Michigan | 26 | $126.00 | $273.00 | $820.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $794.70 | $2,896.36 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $44.40 | $55.50 | $443.60 |
| Missouri | 18 | $101.20 | $771.65 | $1,129.70 |
| Montana | 2 | $293.60 | $293.60 | $394.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $99.96 | $182.75 | $1,239.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $76.96 | $79.95 | $599.76 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $352.22 | $488.94 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $2,757.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $387.00 | $567.08 | $1,146.18 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $814.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $78.00 | $253.80 | $1,076.40 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $70.40 | $710.60 | $1,421.20 |
| Oregon | 13 | $191.16 | $271.50 | $612.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $118.20 | $266.00 | $883.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $36.00 | $52.50 | $598.80 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $1,058.40 | $1,708.00 | $3,050.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $42.60 | $253.80 | $910.60 |
| Texas | 114 | $78.12 | $231.00 | $3,003.94 |
| Virginia | 42 | $89.47 | $418.50 | $1,899.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $62.55 | $222.36 | $628.00 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $1,919.40 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $72.96 | $445.00 | $1,355.78 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $329.40 | $361.79 | $377.16 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $2,366.06 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $2,392.00 | $78.83 – $1,913.60 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $2,484.67 | $131.79 – $5,597.32 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $2,613.79 | $109.17 – $220.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $2,614.11 | $182.03 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | $2,700.00 | $182.03 – $2,543.00 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $2,757.00 | $119.54 – $435.95 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $2,896.36 | $81.04 – $3,258.41 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $3,003.94 | $105.02 – $210.04 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $3,003.94 | $105.20 – $210.39 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $3,050.40 | $48.73 – $3,431.70 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $3,203.84 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $3,263.55 | $182.03 – $1,266.00 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $137.53 – $1,061.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $137.53 – $1,061.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,460.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,460.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $625.76 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,266.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $182.03 – $922.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,266.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $137.53 – $1,061.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $182.03 – $1,888.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $137.53 – $1,061.00 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $137.53 – $182.03 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $123.52 – $182.03 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $123.01 – $182.03 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $117.99 – $182.03 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $102.66 – $182.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $104.75 – $182.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $102.66 – $182.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $104.75 – $182.04 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $157.56 – $182.03 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $182.03 – $310.66 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $83.25 – $190.76 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $83.25 – $190.76 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $101.09 – $459.25 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $109.22 – $459.25 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $104.75 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $103.18 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $104.75 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $801.00 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $103.18 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $104.75 – $801.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $101.59 – $111.75 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $104.75 – $104.75 |