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CT Scan (Chest) Cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (chest) cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

The same ct scan (chest) in Louisville Jefferson County, KY might cost you $152 at one facility and $243 at another — the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 14 reporting hospitals is $152. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Across 14 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Chest) runs from as little as $82 (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) to $2,112 (BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES) — a 25.8× spread for the same procedure. A typical Louisville Jefferson County, KY facility lands around $152 — most sit in the $151–$243 band. There's a gap between the sticker and the real price here: a median cash quote of $152 sits above the $152 insurers negotiate.

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.

The free toolkit shows you:

  • ✓ Why facility type drives most of the price variation — and how to use that
  • ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
  • ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
  • ✓ The questions to ask before scheduling that can save $500–$1,500
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

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How prices are distributed across Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $151
  • Median hospital: $152
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $243+

That's a 2× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in Louisville:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$243
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$152
Same procedure. Same week. $91 difference.

Where ct scan (chest) costs vary in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

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Cheapest CT Scan (Chest) Providers in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 UofL Health Louisville, KY $127 -$25
2 CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $145 -$7
3 PMC Regional Hospital KY $148 -$4
4 UofL Health Shepherdville, KY $152 +$0
5 UofL Health Shelbyville, KY $152 +$0
6 UofL Health Louisville, KY $152 +$0
7 UofL Health Louisville, KY $152 +$0
8 UofL Health Louisville, KY $152 +$0

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

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $988, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $152. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$152
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$30
Out-of-network provider $334+

Based on the state median facility price of $152. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
  • The cheapest facility can save you $70+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in Louisville Jefferson County, KY start around $151 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $151 and $486. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Norton Healthcare Indiana Inc in Jeffersonville (cash price from $82); UofL Health in Louisville (cash price from $127); CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown (cash price from $145). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Norton Healthcare Indiana Inc: $82; St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.: $111; UofL Health: $127
  • Most expensive (outpatient): Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish: ~$2,112; Kindred Hospital Louisville: ~$2,112

→ Choosing the right facility can save $70+ vs. the state median.

Louisville Jefferson County, KY CT Scan (Chest) prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Norton Healthcare Indiana Inc Jeffersonville, KY $82 -$70 $133–$2,897
#2 St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc. KY $111 -$41 $111–$2,695
#3 UofL Health Louisville, KY $127 -$25 $127–$3,847
#4 CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $145 -$7 $344–$2,696
#5 PMC Regional Hospital KY $148 -$4 $234–$431
#6 UofL Health Shepherdville, KY $152 +$0 $152–$1,998
#7 UofL Health Shelbyville, KY $152 +$0 $152–$3,715
#8 UofL Health Louisville, KY $152 +$0 $152–$3,847
#9 Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital Louisville LLC Clarksville, KY $455 +$303 $455–$3,776
#10 BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES KY $577 +$425 $770–$9,059
#11 BAPTIST HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL NORTHEAST KY $577 +$425 $770–$9,059
#12 Rehabilitation Hospital of Louisville East, LLC KY $1,770 +$1,618 $1,770–$6,203
#13 Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Louisville, KY $2,112 +$1,960 $2,112–$3,564
#14 Kindred Hospital Louisville Louisville, KY $2,112 +$1,960 $2,112–$3,564

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Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Norton Healthcare Indiana Inc Jeffersonville, KY $82 -$70
St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc. KY $111 -$41
UofL Health Louisville, KY $127 -$25
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $145 -$7
PMC Regional Hospital KY $148 -$4

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive ct scan (chest) providers in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Louisville, KY $2,112 +$1,960
Kindred Hospital Louisville Louisville, KY $2,112 +$1,960
Rehabilitation Hospital of Louisville East, LLC KY $1,770 +$1,618
BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES KY $577 +$425
BAPTIST HEALTH LAGRANGE HOSPITAL NORTHEAST KY $577 +$425

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (3) report very high prices above $988, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Setting drives much of the gap in Louisville Jefferson County, KY: the median outpatient price is $152 versus $1,941 inpatient — about 12.8× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Louisville Jefferson County, KY facilities reporting prices, 5 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $151) while 5 sit in a high-cost tier ($486 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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Frequently asked questions: CT Scan (Chest) costs in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

How much does a CT Scan (Chest) cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Across 14 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Chest) ranges from $82 to $2,112, with a median of $152. Most facilities fall between $151 and $243. 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Louisville Jefferson County, KY data is Norton Healthcare Indiana Inc in Jeffersonville at about $82. By metro, Louisville has the lowest median ($152). 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals?

Prices vary up to 25.8× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Louisville Jefferson County, KY, the median cash (self-pay) price is $152 versus a median negotiated rate of $152 — about 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

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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Where You Get a CT Scan (Chest) Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a ct scan (chest). Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Independent Imaging Center

Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for a ct scan (chest). Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Emergency Room CT Scan (Chest)

A CT Scan (Chest) performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.

CT Scan (Chest) Cost With vs Without Contrast

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

CT Chest Without Contrast

A standard ct scan (chest) with no contrast dye — the most common and lowest-cost version.

CT Chest With Contrast

Uses contrast dye to highlight tissue. The dye and its administration are billed on top of the base scan.

CT Chest With and Without Contrast

Two sets of images — before and after contrast — in one visit. It costs more than either alone because both sequences are performed and interpreted.

This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

CT Scan (Chest) is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Who performs this: CT Scan (Chest) is typically performed by a Radiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.

CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
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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.

The free toolkit shows you:

  • ✓ Why facility type drives most of the price variation — and how to use that
  • ✓ The separate radiologist bill most patients miss (and how to verify it's in-network)
  • ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
  • ✓ The questions to ask before scheduling that can save $500–$1,500
  • ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line

Free for patients — takes 30 seconds to get.

We'll email it to you immediately. No account required, no spam.

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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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Published June 12, 2026

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