Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Arkansas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arkansas ranks among the states with the highest rates of lung disease and respiratory conditions, making Chest CT Scan services particularly important for residents across the Natural State. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan in Arkansas typically pay between $60 and $278, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $152 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 149 active providers statewide offering these specialized imaging services, Arkansas patients have access to Chest CT Scan care from the Mississippi River Delta to the Ozark Mountains.
Average
$164
Median
$152
Lowest
$61
Highest
$278
Providers
149
46% below national average
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| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $104 | $286 | $630 | 131 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $66 | $183 | $327 | 128 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $72 | $164 | $380 | 133 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $85 | $244 | $460 | 164 |
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 Arkansas
Arkansas Chest CT Scan costs run approximately 12% below the national average, reflecting the state's lower overall healthcare costs and reduced provider competition in many markets. The state's mix of rural agricultural communities and small urban centers creates distinct pricing patterns across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Little Rock and Fayetteville have the highest concentration of advanced imaging facilities, while rural counties in the Arkansas Delta often require patients to travel significant distances for Chest CT Scan services. This geographic disparity creates cost variations, with rural facilities sometimes charging less due to lower overhead but urban centers offering more competitive pricing due to volume. Travel costs can offset any rural savings for patients in remote areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging departments dominate in major markets like Little Rock and Fort Smith, typically charging higher facility fees than independent imaging centers. Arkansas's major health systems include Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent, which operate numerous imaging facilities statewide. Independent radiology groups often provide more competitive pricing but may have limited locations outside metropolitan areas.
Insurance Market Competition in Arkansas
BCBS Arkansas holds a dominant position in the state's insurance market, giving them significant leverage in negotiating rates with imaging providers. Limited insurer competition means fewer pricing pressures compared to states with more diverse insurance markets. The concentration of market power among a few major insurers can result in more standardized but potentially higher negotiated rates across providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arkansas
With 149 active Chest CT Scan providers statewide, Arkansas maintains adequate coverage for its population of approximately 3 million residents. This supply-to-population ratio suggests reasonable access without significant shortages that would drive up pricing. Most radiologists concentrate in urban areas, creating some access challenges in rural regions but preventing oversaturation that could lead to unnecessary imaging.
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 Arkansas
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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 |