Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Alaska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alaska's vast geography and limited healthcare infrastructure create unique challenges for accessing medical imaging services across the state. Chest CT Scan procedures in Alaska typically cost between $54 and $449, with a median rate of $169 based on negotiated insurance rates from 58 active providers. Patients can browse all available Chest CT Scan providers throughout Alaska to find the most affordable options in their region.
Average
$224
Median
$169
Lowest
$54
Highest
$449
Providers
58
26% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Alaska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $97 | $317 | $948 | 43 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $59 | $198 | $527 | 47 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $73 | $2,851 | $2,851 | 361 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $85 | $1,834 | $1,834 | 375 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 71260 — CT chest with contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 71260 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 71260 (CT chest with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 71260 covers: the provider's professional fee for ct chest. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Chest CT Scan Visit Costs Vary Across Alaska
Alaska's healthcare costs run approximately 35% above national averages, driven by extreme geographic isolation, limited provider competition, and the substantial costs of medical equipment transport and maintenance. The state's unique combination of urban centers like Anchorage and vast rural regions creates dramatic disparities in both access and pricing for imaging services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Alaska's 58 Chest CT Scan providers are heavily concentrated in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, leaving much of rural Alaska dependent on traveling hundreds of miles for imaging services. The Alaska Bush regions often require medical transport to access CT imaging, adding substantial costs beyond the procedure itself. Telemedicine consultation with urban radiologists has become essential for initial screening in remote areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging in Alaska carries significant overhead due to the costs of maintaining equipment in harsh weather conditions and recruiting qualified technologists to remote locations. Independent imaging centers, primarily located in Anchorage, often provide more competitive pricing but have limited geographic reach. Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center dominate the hospital-based imaging market, influencing regional pricing standards.
Insurance Market Competition in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross's market dominance in Alaska creates limited insurer competition, though this also provides stability in provider network contracts across the state's challenging geography. The lack of major national insurers reduces negotiating leverage but simplifies network navigation for patients. Alaska's small population and high medical costs make it a challenging market for new insurance entrants.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alaska
With 58 active Chest CT Scan providers serving Alaska's 730,000 residents, the state maintains adequate radiologist coverage in urban areas but faces significant shortages in rural regions. This geographic maldistribution creates longer wait times and higher costs outside major population centers. Many Alaska radiologists provide teleradiology services to rural facilities, helping bridge the geographic gap but often at premium pricing.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chest CT Scan Costs in Alaska
What is the average cost of a Chest CT Scan visit in Alaska without insurance?
Does Alaska Medicaid cover Chest CT Scan visits?
How do I find an affordable Chest CT Scan near me in Alaska?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Alaska?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Chest CT Scan in Alaska?
Click a state to compare costs
Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 71260)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota Range: $118 – $7,881 | $2,723 |
| 2 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $7,881 | $2,711 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $863 | $363 |
| 4 | Georgia Range: $61 – $699 | $319 |
| 5 | Wyoming Range: $54 – $598 | $287 |
| 6 | Nevada Range: $80 – $453 | $272 |
| 7 | Maine Range: $93 – $439 | $262 |
| 8 | Nebraska Range: $108 – $415 | $246 |
| 9 | Hawaii Range: $67 – $348 | $243 |
| 10 | New Mexico Range: $52 – $505 | $242 |
| 11 | Iowa Range: $73 – $424 | $237 |
| 12 | Vermont Range: $49 – $516 | $236 |
| 13 | North Carolina Range: $60 – $443 | $233 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $67 – $446 | $232 |
| 15 | Massachusetts Range: $64 – $454 | $230 |
| 16 | Rhode Island Range: $54 – $454 | $226 |
| 17 | Alaska Range: $54 – $449 | $224 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $49 – $454 | $223 |
| 19 | Colorado Range: $55 – $441 | $218 |
| 20 | Utah Range: $54 – $374 | $212 |
| 21 | California Range: $25 – $521 | $210 |
| 22 | Indiana Range: $54 – $411 | $206 |
| 23 | New York Range: $42 – $443 | $205 |
| 24 | Washington Range: $54 – $384 | $203 |
| 25 | Michigan Range: $57 – $356 | $195 |
| 26 | Illinois Range: $64 – $346 | $192 |
| 27 | Tennessee Range: $61 – $333 | $188 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania Range: $50 – $389 | $185 |
| 29 | West Virginia Range: $64 – $317 | $184 |
| 30 | Virginia Range: $41 – $371 | $182 |
| 31 | Idaho Range: $54 – $321 | $182 |
| 32 | New Jersey Range: $41 – $371 | $181 |
| 33 | Connecticut Range: $54 – $389 | $179 |
| 34 | Texas Range: $54 – $345 | $178 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $54 – $339 | $178 |
| 36 | Kansas Range: $59 – $324 | $178 |
| 37 | Oregon Range: $70 – $291 | $177 |
| 38 | South Dakota Range: $134 – $222 | $175 |
| 39 | Alabama Range: $48 – $332 | $173 |
| 40 | Delaware Range: $61 – $273 | $170 |
| 41 | Louisiana Range: $48 – $288 | $169 |
| 42 | Kentucky Range: $54 – $335 | $169 |
| 43 | Arkansas Range: $61 – $278 | $164 |
| 44 | Montana Range: $54 – $263 | $163 |
| 45 | Maryland Range: $24 – $335 | $161 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $48 – $307 | $160 |
| 47 | Missouri Range: $64 – $265 | $159 |
| 48 | Oklahoma Range: $51 – $298 | $154 |
| 49 | Ohio Range: $41 – $298 | $154 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $54 – $267 | $145 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $297 | $131 |