CT Scan (Chest) Cost in Riverside, CA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct scan (chest) cost in Riverside, CA?
You could pay $119 or $970 for the same ct scan (chest) in Riverside, CA - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 20 reporting hospitals is $157. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Riverside, CA, from hospital price files
- Chino Valley Medical Center $111
- Colorado River Medical Center · Needles, CA $119
- KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FONTANA · Fontana, CA $119
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Where ct scan (chest) costs vary in Riverside, CA
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Cheapest CT Scan (Chest) Providers in Riverside, CA
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $228 | -$000 |
| 2 | Chino Valley Medical Center | CA | $111 | -$46 |
| 3 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $226 | -$000 |
| 4 | Colorado River Medical Center | Needles, CA | $119 | -$38 |
| 5 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $224 | -$000 |
| 6 | KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FONTANA | Fontana, CA | $119 | -$38 |
| 7 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $222 | -$000 |
| 8 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, CA | $221 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- Montclair Hospital Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $111 - $46 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $157, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $89 to $179 | $107 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 14 | $130 to $278 | $205 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 20 | $111 to $2,788 | $157 |
| Anthem Blue Cross | 9 | $107 to $305 | $146 |
| Aetna | 7 | $55 to $755 | $111 |
| Cigna | 7 | $217 to $1,055 | $381 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost with Medicare in Riverside, CA?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Scan (Chest) is about $89 to $179 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $21 on a $107 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost with insurance in Riverside, CA?
Across 14 Riverside, CA hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Scan (Chest) average $130 to $278 per hospital, with a median near $205. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost without insurance in Riverside, CA?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Scan (Chest) at 20 Riverside, CA hospitals range from $111 to $2,788, with a median of $157. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost with Anthem Blue Cross in Riverside, CA?
Anthem Blue Cross negotiated rates for CT Scan (Chest) at 9 Riverside, CA hospitals range from $107 to $305, with a median near $146. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost with Aetna in Riverside, CA?
Aetna negotiated rates for CT Scan (Chest) at 7 Riverside, CA hospitals range from $55 to $755, with a median near $111. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Scan (Chest) cost with Cigna in Riverside, CA?
Cigna negotiated rates for CT Scan (Chest) at 7 Riverside, CA hospitals range from $217 to $1,055, with a median near $381. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
California has the most competitive commercial hospital market in the country, with aggressive multi-system competition in every major metro driving meaningful price variation. Kaiser Permanente's integrated payer-provider model covers roughly 40% of the insured population in the state - if you're Kaiser-enrolled, the prices here largely don't apply. California's robust price transparency enforcement under SB 1204 means the data here is more complete than in most states. CT chest pricing is almost entirely driven by site of service - the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. Most commercial payers reimburse at the same negotiated rate regardless of setting, so choosing an independent imaging center captures the full savings without sacrificing clinical quality. For non-urgent scans, calling ahead to compare cash prices across freestanding centers is the single most effective cost lever.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $2,393, including Kindred Hospital Ontario at $3,857, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $158 versus $554 inpatient (about 3.5× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$157 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$31 |
| Out-of-network provider | $345+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Scan (Chest) costs in Riverside, CA
How much does a CT Scan (Chest) cost in Riverside, CA?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $91, with most facilities between $27 and $108 (based on 16 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $63 to $3,857 across all 20 Riverside, CA hospitals that publish prices. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Scan (Chest) in Riverside, CA?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Riverside, CA data is DIGNITY HEALTH in San Bernardino at about $63. By metro, San Bernardino has the lowest median ($156). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a CT Scan (Chest) so much cheaper at some Riverside, CA hospitals?
Prices vary up to 61.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Riverside, CA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $157 versus a median negotiated rate of $205 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Scan (Chest) in Riverside, CA?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ct scan (chest) - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
With vs. without contrast
Which type your doctor orders for this ct scan (chest) changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct scan (chest) with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.
This is shoppable
CT Scan (Chest) is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ct scan (chest) before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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