Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Pasadena
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Pasadena's healthcare market shows limited provider availability for specialized imaging services, with patients paying between $54 and $791 for a Chest CT Scan visit and a median cost of $85. Currently, there are 0 active providers in the area (0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices), indicating patients may need to seek services in nearby cities.
Cost Summary for Chest CT Scan in Pasadena
Low Estimate
$54
Median
$85
High Estimate
$791
Providers
65
72% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in California?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $55 | $85 | $654 | 9,774 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $75 | $80 | $505 | 10,126 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $72 | $96 | $470 | 6,585 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $70 | $85 | $672 | 15,496 |
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.
Is It Cheaper to See a Chest CT Scan Near Pasadena?
Los Angeles, just 8.7 miles away, offers the same median cost of $85 with significantly more provider options (2,177 practitioners). Glendale is slightly higher at $115 median cost but only 6.3 miles from Pasadena, while Pomona costs $71 more at a $156 median but is farther at 23.5 miles. Given Pasadena's limited provider availability, Los Angeles presents the best combination of competitive pricing and extensive specialist networks.
| City | Median Cost | vs. Pasadena | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena (this city) | $85 | — | 65 |
| Glendale6.3 mi away | $115 | +$30 | 24 |
| Los Angeles8.7 mi away | $85 | $0 | 2,177 |
| Torrance24.3 mi away | $85 | $0 | 155 |
Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus Pasadena median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.
Chest CT Scan Visit Costs by City in California — 2026
| City | Min Cost | Median Cost | Max 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 | $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 (this city) | $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.
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.