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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 12 reporting hospitals is $152. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

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

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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 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

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

Quick take

  • UofL Health is the lowest-cost option at $127 - $25 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 $152, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.

Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health dominate Louisville, while UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky) and CHI Saint Joseph anchor the Lexington market. Kentucky has historically had high uninsured rates and elevated uncompensated care loads, which influences charity care policies and cash price discounting practices at many facilities. 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 $988, including Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish at $2,112, 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 $152 versus $1,941 inpatient (about 12.8× 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.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$152
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$30
Out-of-network provider $334+

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 12 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.

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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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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