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By Jayant Panwar, Healthcare Data AnalystUpdated April 5, 2026Editorial policy
Disclaimer: This page provides cost comparison data sourced from insurer Transparency in Coverage files. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.Learn about our data methodology.
Loma Linda, California

Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Loma Linda

Loma Linda's healthcare market centers around the renowned Loma Linda University Health system, creating a concentrated medical environment in this San Bernardino County city. Patients in Loma Linda pay between $42 and $389 for a Chest CT Scan visit, with a median of $119. The area currently has 0 active providers in our database (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices).

Cost Summary for Chest CT Scan in Loma Linda

Low Estimate

$42

Median

$119

High Estimate

$389

Providers

45

National avg: $302Loma Linda: $119

61% below national average

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 71260CT 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.

Chest CT Scan Visit Costs by City in California2026

Chest CT Scan visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
West Hollywood$80$791$791
Beverly Hills$74$278$791
Palm Desert$33$270$928
Travis Afb$54$212$691
South Lake Tahoe$97$197$407
Roseville$62$171$223
Chula Vista$62$171$300
Pleasant Hill$62$171$171
Saratoga$62$171$171
Gilroy$62$171$171
North Hollywood$44$171$791
San Ramon$61$171$344
Oceanside$62$167$521
El Segundo$53$149$791
Redding$62$143$5,802
Pleasanton$62$141$208
Turlock$69$131$443
San Leandro$48$122$384
San Francisco$56$119$389
Loma Linda (this city)$42$119$389
Panorama City$72$119$389
Glendale$54$115$791
San Mateo$62$115$517
Rancho Mirage$54$115$929
Downey$54$110$369
Fresno$54$101$644
Temecula$62$100$285
Santa Clara$62$95$323
Oxnard$50$92$298
San Diego$55$90$389
Santa Cruz$62$89$379
San Jose$62$88$177
Santa Rosa$62$88$349
Los Gatos$62$88$316
Napa$62$88$383
Huntington Beach$32$88$366
Petaluma$62$88$92
Sonoma$76$88$160
San Rafael$88$88$88
Campbell$82$88$171
Novato$62$88$88
Woodland Hills$77$88$464
Milpitas$62$88$88
Morgan Hill$62$88$210
Larkspur$81$88$88
Los Angeles$80$85$691
Santa Monica$85$85$373
Torrance$62$85$550
Oakland$55$85$389
Long Beach$25$85$479
Burbank$62$85$140
Valencia$62$85$223
Walnut Creek$62$85$355
Pasadena$54$85$791
Thousand Oaks$62$85$280
Santa Barbara$42$85$291
Ventura$62$85$225
Van Nuys$70$85$510
Encino$72$85$791
Westlake Village$62$85$122
Fremont$62$85$171
Marina Del Rey$71$85$791
Redwood City$54$85$324
Redondo Beach$62$85$231
Northridge$62$85$267
Duarte$25$85$791
Sylmar$68$85$321
Culver City$44$85$791
Simi Valley$62$85$256
Santa Clarita$62$85$85
Arcadia$52$85$384
West Hills$85$85$330
Madera$48$85$181
Manhattan Beach$75$85$219
Los Alamitos$25$85$267
Calabasas$65$85$85
Whittier$35$85$300
Sherman Oaks$62$85$210
Vista$49$82$85
Stanford$80$80$437
Palo Alto$73$80$346
Irvine$25$80$262
Modesto$62$80$97
Newport Beach$25$80$334
Riverside$25$80$315
San Luis Obispo$62$80$285
Palm Springs$25$80$85
Anaheim$25$80$259
Santa Ana$25$80$85
Mission Viejo$25$80$257
Tustin$25$80$337
Fountain Valley$25$80$164
Fullerton$25$80$233
Menlo Park$58$80$229
Santa Maria$54$80$202
Salinas$62$80$500
Encinitas$62$80$401
San Clemente$36$80$261
Alameda$74$80$85
Burlingame$62$80$2,813
Corona$24$80$123
Colton$25$80$311
Escondido$25$78$285
Visalia$54$71$306
Yorba Linda$25$71$329
Brea$25$71$169
Bakersfield$15$70$190
Carlsbad$62$70$228
Costa Mesa$25$62$80
Stockton$57$62$549
Sunnyvale$62$62$88
Laguna Hills$25$62$234
Rancho Santa Margarita$25$62$78
Redlands$25$62$222
Clovis$54$62$169
Laguna Niguel$25$62$81
Folsom$62$62$791
Monterey$28$62$291
San Juan Capistrano$25$62$80
Cupertino$62$62$88
La Mesa$62$62$343
Garden Grove$25$62$226
Vallejo$62$62$504

Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chest CT Scan Costs in Loma Linda

What is the average cost of a Chest CT Scan visit in Loma Linda without insurance?

Without insurance, Chest CT Scan visits in Loma Linda range from $42 to $389, with a median cost of $119. This represents the negotiated rates that insurance companies pay providers, which often serve as a baseline for cash pricing. Many providers offer payment plans or sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.

How much more does a new patient consultation cost compared to a follow-up in Loma Linda?

New patient consultations typically cost 25-50% more than follow-up visits due to the additional time required for initial evaluations. While our current data shows follow-up visits (CPT 99214) at a median of $119 in Loma Linda, new patient appointments often involve more extensive history-taking and examination procedures.

Are there lower-cost Chest CT Scan options in cities near Loma Linda?

Several California cities show different pricing patterns, with some areas like Chula Vista and Hayward showing medians around $171. However, Loma Linda's median of $119 is actually competitive compared to many nearby markets. Travel costs and convenience factors should be weighed against potential savings when considering out-of-area providers.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Chest CT Scan in Loma Linda?

Focus on providers who accept your insurance and have transparent pricing policies. Our database currently shows 0 active providers in Loma Linda, but expanding your search to nearby areas may reveal specialists with strong patient ratings and costs within the $42 to $389 range typical for the region.

What should I expect to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Loma Linda with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance structure. Since negotiated rates range from $42 to $389 in Loma Linda with a median of $119, patients with typical insurance plans often pay $20-50 for copays or a percentage of the $119 median rate.

How many Chest CT Scans are currently practicing in Loma Linda?

Our current database shows 0 active providers specifically listed in Loma Linda for Chest CT Scan services. This may reflect the concentrated nature of specialty care in the area or recent changes in provider networks. Patients may need to consider specialists in nearby cities or contact Loma Linda University Health directly for current availability.

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Jayant Panwar

CEO & Healthcare Data Analyst, Momentary Labs

Last updated: April 5, 2026

About This Data

Cost data sourced from Transparency in Coverage (TiC) machine-readable files published by UnitedHealthcare as required by the CMS Price Transparency Rule. These are actual negotiated rates between insurers and providers — not estimates.

Prices shown are for CT chest with contrast (CPT 71260) in Loma Linda, California.

Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, and services received. This is not medical advice.

About this page

Data source: UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files, CPT 71260, Loma Linda, California providers. Rates represent in-network negotiated amounts and may vary by plan type.

Editorial policy: Momentary Labs does not accept payment from providers, hospitals, or insurers to influence cost rankings or editorial content. Read our full editorial policy.

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