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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.
Redwood City, California

Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Redwood City

Redwood City's healthcare market shows limited Chest CT Scan provider availability, reflecting the region's concentrated specialty care landscape. Patients in Redwood City pay between $54 and $324 for a Chest CT Scan visit, with a median of $85. The city currently has 0 active providers in our network (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices).

Cost Summary for Chest CT Scan in Redwood City

Low Estimate

$54

Median

$85

High Estimate

$324

Providers

29

National avg: $302Redwood City: $85

72% 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$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 (this 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 Redwood City

What is the average cost of a Chest CT Scan visit in Redwood City without insurance?

The median cost for a Chest CT Scan visit in Redwood City is $85 for uninsured patients. Costs range from $54 at the lowest to $324 at the highest end. These prices reflect negotiated rates from insurance transparency data and represent what providers typically charge.

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

New patient consultations generally cost more than follow-up visits due to additional time for history-taking and initial assessment. While specific new patient pricing data isn't available for Redwood City, established patient visits (follow-ups) are priced at a median of $85. New patient visits typically run 20-40% higher than follow-up appointments.

Are there lower-cost Chest CT Scan options in cities near Redwood City?

Redwood City's median cost of $85 is actually quite competitive compared to nearby areas. Most surrounding cities charge more, with Beverly Hills at $278, South Lake Tahoe at $197, and several cities like Gilroy and Hayward at $171. Redwood City offers some of the most affordable Chest CT Scan pricing in the region.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Chest CT Scan in Redwood City?

With 0 active providers currently in our Redwood City network, patients should expand their search to nearby cities. Look for providers accepting new patients with rates in the lower cost range ($54-$85) and strong patient reviews. Consider telehealth consultations when appropriate to access specialists from other locations.

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

Insurance coverage varies significantly based on your plan's negotiated rates and deductible status. The $54-$324 range represents what insurers have agreed to pay providers in Redwood City, with $85 as the median. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on copays, coinsurance, and whether you've met your annual deductible.

How many Chest CT Scans are currently practicing in Redwood City?

Our current network shows 0 active Chest CT Scan providers in Redwood City. This includes 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices. Patients may need to seek care in neighboring cities or consider telehealth options where clinically appropriate.

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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 Redwood City, 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, Redwood City, 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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