Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Arizona
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arizona's diverse healthcare landscape spans from Phoenix's major medical centers to rural clinics serving Native American communities across the state's vast geography. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan typically pay between $54 and $267, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $115. Arizona maintains over 6,600 active Chest CT Scan providers across its metro areas and rural regions, allowing patients to browse all providers statewide for the best value and access.
Average
$145
Median
$115
Lowest
$54
Highest
$267
Providers
6,691
52% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Arizona?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $100 | $215 | $550 | 4,828 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $59 | $139 | $350 | 5,301 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $65 | $123 | $356 | 4,375 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $79 | $203 | $482 | 7,431 |
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 Arizona
Arizona's healthcare costs run approximately 5% above national averages, driven by the state's rapid population growth and concentrated urban markets. The state's unique geography creates significant cost disparities between Phoenix-Tucson metro areas and rural regions serving tribal communities and border towns.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Phoenix and Tucson metros contain over 75% of Arizona's imaging facilities, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for urban patients. Rural areas, particularly in Cochise, Navajo, and Apache counties, often require patients to travel 100+ miles for specialized chest imaging, increasing total care costs. The state's 22 tribal communities rely heavily on Indian Health Service facilities, which may have limited CT capabilities requiring referrals to urban centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Banner Health, Dignity Health, and other major health systems operate hospital-based imaging departments with higher overhead costs than independent radiology groups. Freestanding imaging centers, particularly prevalent in Phoenix and Tucson suburbs, often charge 30-40% less than hospital outpatient departments for identical studies. Arizona's competitive ambulatory surgery center market has also driven down costs for outpatient imaging procedures statewide.
Insurance Market Competition in Arizona
UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona, and Aetna dominate the state's commercial insurance market, creating negotiated rate variations between carriers. Arizona's relatively competitive insurance marketplace, with multiple carriers offering individual plans, provides patients more choice than many states. The concentration of insurers allows for aggressive rate negotiations with imaging providers, generally keeping costs below neighboring California levels.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arizona
Arizona's 6,691 active Chest CT Scan providers represent adequate supply for most urban areas, though radiologist shortages persist in rural regions. The state's growing retiree population increases demand for diagnostic imaging services, particularly chest studies for lung cancer screening and cardiac evaluation. Phoenix and Tucson medical schools help train radiologists locally, though many graduates relocate to other states for higher compensation, creating ongoing workforce challenges.
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 Arizona
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Does Arizona Medicaid cover Chest CT Scan visits?
How do I find an affordable Chest CT Scan near me in Arizona?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Arizona?
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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 |