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CT Scan (Chest) Cost in Honolulu, HI (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (chest) cost in Honolulu, HI?

You could pay $256 or $302 for the same ct scan (chest) in Honolulu, HI - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 6 reporting hospitals is $256. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where ct scan (chest) costs vary in Honolulu, HI

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The same CT scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital than at an imaging center. Location is the biggest variable - and you can choose.

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Cheapest CT Scan (Chest) Providers in Honolulu, HI

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Queens Medical Center - West Oahu Ewa Beach, HI $256 +$0
2 Queens Medical Center Honolulu, HI $256 +$0
3 The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa Wahiawa, HI $256 +$0
4 The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Honolulu, HI $347 +$91
5 Shriners Childrens - Honolulu Honolulu, HI $354 +$98

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $256, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

Hawaii's island geography creates isolated health economies - each island is effectively its own market, and most specialized care on neighbor islands requires inter-island travel. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health cover most of the Oahu market. Transport and logistics costs embedded in hospital operating expenses push prices well above the mainland average for comparable services. 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

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $256 versus $347 inpatient (about 1.4× 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.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$256
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$51
Out-of-network provider $563+

Frequently asked questions: CT Scan (Chest) costs in Honolulu, HI

How much does a CT Scan (Chest) cost in Honolulu, HI?

Across 6 Honolulu, HI hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Chest) ranges from $119 to $354, with a median of $256. Most facilities fall between $256 and $302. 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 Honolulu, HI?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Honolulu, HI data is Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku at about $119. By metro, Honolulu has the lowest median ($347). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and 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 Honolulu, HI hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Honolulu, HI, the median cash (self-pay) price is $256 versus a median negotiated rate of $23 - about 11.1× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 Honolulu, HI?

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.

Before you book

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What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent 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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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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Published June 12, 2026

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