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CT Scan (Chest) Cost in New York, NY (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (chest) cost in New York, NY?

You could pay $105 or $341 for the same ct scan (chest) in New York, NY — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 137 reporting hospitals is $174. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Even within New York, NY, New Hyde Park ($91) and New York ($312) are 3.4× apart on the median price. Across 137 New York, NY hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Chest) runs from as little as $52 (Saint Francis Hospital South in Tulsa) to $3,358 (Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington) — a 64.6× spread for the same procedure. A typical New York, NY facility lands around $174 — most sit in the $104–$341 band. There's a gap between the sticker and the real price here: a median cash quote of $174 sits above the $30 insurers negotiate — about 5.8× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

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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  • ✓ When contrast adds a charge — and when it's negotiable
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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost

How prices are distributed across New York, NY hospitals:
  • Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $104
  • Median hospital: $174
  • Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $341+

That's a 3× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two commercially insured patients in New York:
  • Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$341
  • Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$105
Same procedure. Same week. $236 difference.

Where ct scan (chest) costs vary in New York, NY

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Cheapest CT Scan (Chest) Providers in New York, NY

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Cohen Children's Medical Center New Hyde Park, NY $91 -$83
2 Glen Cove Hospital Glen Cove, NY $91 -$83
3 Long Island Jewish Hospital New Hyde Park, NY $91 -$83
4 South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore, NY $91 -$83
5 Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY $91 -$83
6 Northern Westchester Hospital Mount Kisco, NY $91 -$83
7 Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Valley Stream, NY $91 -$83
8 North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, NY $91 -$83

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 $1,324, 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 $174. 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) ~$174
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$35
Out-of-network provider $383+

Based on the state median facility price of $174. 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 $122+ vs. the median.

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

Lower-cost options in New York, NY start around $104 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $104 and $592. 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: St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx (cash price from $52); NYU Langone in New York (cash price from $56); NYU Langone in Brooklyn (cash price from $56). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): St. Barnabas Hospital: $52; NYU Langone: $56; NYU Langone: $56
  • Most expensive (outpatient): NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital: ~$3,358; NewYork-Presbyterian Queens: ~$3,270

→ Choosing the right facility can save $122+ vs. the state median.

New York, NY 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 St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY $52 -$122 $101–$865
#2 NYU Langone New York, NY $56 -$118 $118–$9,510
#3 NYU Langone Brooklyn, NY $56 -$118 $118–$9,510
#4 NYU Langone Mineola, NY $59 -$115 $118–$9,510
#5 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Rahway, NY $63 -$111 $116–$4,620
#6 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Somerville, NY $83 -$91 $116–$4,620
#7 Cohen Children's Medical Center New Hyde Park, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#8 Glen Cove Hospital Glen Cove, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#9 Long Island Jewish Hospital New Hyde Park, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#10 South Shore University Hospital Bay Shore, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#11 Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#12 Northern Westchester Hospital Mount Kisco, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#13 Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Valley Stream, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#14 North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#15 Peconic Bay Medical Center Riverhead, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#16 Syosset Hospital Syosset, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#17 Mather Hospital Port Jefferson, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#18 Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Forest Hills, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#19 Staten Island University Hospital Staten Island, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#20 Phelps Hospital Sleepy Hollow, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#21 Plainview Hospital Plainview, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#22 Huntington Hospital Huntington, NY $91 -$83 $704–$2,958
#23 Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NY $95 -$79 $116–$3,652
#24 Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NY $98 -$76 $116–$4,620
#25 Saint Francis Hospital South Tulsa, NY $100 -$74 $100–$168
#26 Saint Michaels Medical Center NY $100 -$74 $419–$3,605
#27 Saint Clares Hospital Denville, NY $100 -$74 $436–$1,008
#28 Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Southeast Wisconsin Inc NY $101 -$73 $101–$1,788
#29 NYC Health and Hospitals Bronx, NY $101 -$73 $101–$903
#30 Saint Marys Hospital NY $102 -$72 $440–$2,540
#31 NYC Health and Hospitals NY $102 -$72 $102–$2,304
#32 College Hosptial, Inc. Cerritos, NY $103 -$71 $103–$141
#33 St Joseph's Hospital, Yonkers Yonkers, NY $104 -$70 $435–$552
#34 NYC Health and Hospitals NY $104 -$70 $104–$898
#35 NYC Health and Hospitals New York, NY $104 -$70 $104–$894
#36 NYC Health and Hospitals Bronx, NY $104 -$70 $104–$978
#37 NYC Health and Hospitals Brooklyn, NY $104 -$70 $104–$945
#38 NYC Health and Hospitals Jamaica, NY $104 -$70 $104–$2,275
#39 Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NY $105 -$69 $116–$3,652
#40 Community Medical Center Toms River, NY $105 -$69 $116–$3,652
#41 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NY $106 -$68 $116–$4,509
#42 Nyack Hospital Nyack, NY $108 -$66 $129–$5,726
#43 Putnam Hospital Center Carmel, NY $108 -$66 $108–$903
#44 Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NY $108 -$66 $116–$4,509
#45 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick New Brunswick, NY $108 -$66 $116–$4,509
#46 Saint Peters University Hospital NY $109 -$65 $730–$9,850
#47 Parkview Regional Medical Center Fort Wayne, NY $110 -$64 $110–$412
#48 Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NY $111 -$63 $116–$3,652
#49 University Hospital Newark, NY $115 -$59 $333–$511
#50 Providence Health and Services - Oregon Milwaukie, NY $115 -$59 $115–$141
#51 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Lakewood, NY $116 -$58 $116–$3,652
#52 EDGERTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES Edgerton, NY $118 -$56 $162–$3,754
#53 Jamaica Hospital Flushing, NY $120 -$54 $120–$819
#54 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Mount Vernon, NY $125 -$49 $125–$3,261
#55 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital New Rochelle, NY $125 -$49 $117–$4,641
#56 White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY $128 -$46 $128–$3,724
#57 Burke Rehabilitation Hospital White Plains, NY $130 -$44 $130–$268
#58 Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Montclair, NY $131 -$43 $458–$4,529
#59 Hackensack Meridian at Pascack Valley Westwood, NY $138 -$36 $400–$3,690
#60 Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $141 -$33 $141–$2,922
#61 University Hospital of Brooklyn NY $142 -$32 $142–$1,865
#62 Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills San Antonio, NY $144 -$30 $437–$3,077
#63 Wyckoff Heights Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $149 -$25 $149–$1,766
#64 St Josephs Hospital - Savannah Savannah, NY $153 -$21 $153
#65 Good Samaritan Hospital Suffern, NY $161 -$13 $1,488–$3,396
#66 Post Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital of Tulsa LLC Tulsa, NY $162 -$12 $162–$4,909
#67 Lovelace Westside Hospital Albuquerque, NY $165 -$9 $552–$4,879
#68 Westchester Medical Center Valhalla, NY $171 -$3 $1,099–$3,756
#69 Bergen New Bridge Paramus, NY $172 -$2 $500–$821
#70 Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South Burleson, NY $175 +$1 $175–$352
#71 NYC Health and Hospitals Bronx, NY $176 +$2 $176–$955
#72 Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica, NY $210 +$36 $210–$744
#73 CareWell Health Medical Center East Orange, NY $215 +$41 $253–$1,029
#74 BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM NY $215 +$41 $215–$474
#75 Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NY $215 +$41 $689–$4,800
#76 Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NY $232 +$58 $465–$3,504
#77 Helen Hayes Hospital NY $239 +$65 $239–$325
#78 St. John's Episcopal Hospital Far Rockaway, NY $250 +$76 $250–$2,671
#79 Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital Brooklyn, NY $262 +$88 $262–$2,312
#80 Brookdale Hospital Medical Center NY $262 +$88 $283–$635
#81 Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center NY $262 +$88 $283–$635
#82 Interfaith Medical Center NY $262 +$88 $283–$635
#83 St Johns Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion Yonkers, NY $271 +$97 $319–$3,538
#84 The Brooklyn Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY $274 +$100 $274–$4,328
#85 Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Auburn, NY $304 +$130 $304–$5,607
#86 Wellington Regional Medical Center Wellington, NY $306 +$132 $409–$11,213
#87 Hospital for Special Surgery NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#88 Hospital for Special Surgery Paramus, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#89 Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#90 Hospital for Special Surgery Brooklyn, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#91 Hospital for Special Surgery Water Mill, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#92 Hospital for Special Surgery White Plains, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#93 Hospital for Special Surgery Fresh Meadows, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#94 Hospital for Special Surgery Uniondale, NY $312 +$138 $312–$341
#95 Nassau Health Care Corporation East Meadow, NY $333 +$159 $476–$1,711
#96 Baton Rouge, NY $342 +$168 $380–$2,200
#97 Bailey Medical Center Owasso, NY $358 +$184 $1,196–$4,551
#98 Gracie Square Hospital New York, NY $360 +$186 $360–$415
#99 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South NY $371 +$197 $371–$610
#100 The Valley Hospital NY $445 +$271 $743–$1,491
#101 Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY $528 +$354 $528–$744
#102 Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Southampton, NY $542 +$368 $542–$6,038
#103 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River Toms River, NY $588 +$414 $784–$1,083
#104 Good Samaritan Hospital West Islip, NY $606 +$432 $606–$3,987
#105 St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center Roslyn, NY $606 +$432 $606–$3,987
#106 St. Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY $623 +$449 $623–$3,987
#107 St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Smithtown, NY $623 +$449 $623–$3,987
#108 Mercy Hospital Rockville Centre, NY $623 +$449 $623–$3,987
#109 St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage, NY $623 +$449 $623–$3,987
#110 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases NY $647 +$473 $647–$3,068
#111 Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside, NY $744 +$570 $1,489–$2,331
#112 Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, NY $745 +$571 $745–$6,038
#113 MUSC Health Florence Medical Center Florence, NY $771 +$597 $1,543–$4,388
#114 Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital Greenport, NY $781 +$607 $781–$5,687
#115 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson Henderson, NY $813 +$639 $1,084–$1,348
#116 UPMC Bedford Everett, NY $847 +$673 $1,413–$3,689
#117 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls a Joint Venture with Monmouth Medical Center Tinton Falls, NY $863 +$689 $1,151–$1,431
#118 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. (North) Saddle Brook, NY $868 +$694 $868–$1,262
#119 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. (Welkind) Chester, NY $868 +$694 $868–$1,262
#120 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. (West Orange) West Orange, NY $868 +$694 $868–$1,262
#121 Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital Loma Linda, NY $1,011 +$837 $2,248–$3,274
#122 ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital NY $1,688 +$1,514 $2,814–$4,632
#123 The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY $1,800 +$1,626 $2,000–$3,225
#124 Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY $1,800 +$1,626 $2,000–$3,225
#125 Mount Sinai Queens Long Island City, NY $1,800 +$1,626 $2,000–$3,225
#126 Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY $1,800 +$1,626 $2,000–$3,225
#127 Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY $1,800 +$1,626 $2,000–$3,225
#128 NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center|NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center|NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital NY $1,920 +$1,746 $119–$200
#129 Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center Hayward, NY $1,931 +$1,757 $2,033–$3,056
#130 Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey Lakewood, NY $2,177 +$2,003 $2,177–$2,897
#131 Kindred Hospital St. Louis South NY $2,303 +$2,129 $2,303–$3,481
#132 Kindred Hospital East New Jersey NY $3,010 +$2,836 $3,010–$5,191
#133 Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County Dover, NY $3,010 +$2,836 $3,010–$5,191
#134 Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway NY $3,010 +$2,836 $3,010–$5,191
#135 Select Specialty Hospital - Northeast New Jersey (Rochelle Park Campus) NY $3,032 +$2,858 $3,032–$5,709
#136 NewYork-Presbyterian Queens NY $3,270 +$3,096 $119–$200
#137 NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital NY $3,358 +$3,184 $119–$200

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Where you can save the most on ct scan (chest) in New York, NY

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
St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY $52 -$122
NYU Langone New York, NY $56 -$118
NYU Langone Brooklyn, NY $56 -$118
NYU Langone Mineola, NY $59 -$115
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Rahway, NY $63 -$111

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 New York, NY

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
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital NY $3,358 +$3,184
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens NY $3,270 +$3,096
Select Specialty Hospital - Northeast New Jersey (Rochelle Park Campus) NY $3,032 +$2,858
Kindred Hospital East New Jersey NY $3,010 +$2,836
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County Dover, NY $3,010 +$2,836

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (17) report very high prices above $1,324, 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 New York, NY: the median outpatient price is $151 versus $312 inpatient — about 2.1× more, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the New York, NY facilities reporting prices, 43 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $104) while 37 sit in a high-cost tier ($592 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

Among the cities with the most reporting hospitals, New York has a median reported price of $312 across 12 facilities, while facilities in New Hyde Park tend to report lower prices (median: $91). City-level variation within a state often reflects local market structure, not procedure complexity.

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 New York, NY

How much does a CT Scan (Chest) cost in New York, NY?

Across 137 New York, NY hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Chest) ranges from $52 to $3,358, with a median of $174. Most facilities fall between $104 and $341. 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 New York, NY?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our New York, NY data is St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx at about $52. By metro, New Hyde Park has the lowest median ($91). 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 New York, NY hospitals?

Prices vary up to 64.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In New York, NY, the median cash (self-pay) price is $174 versus a median negotiated rate of $30 — about 5.8× 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 New York, NY?

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.


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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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  • ✓ 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
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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

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