Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Indiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Indiana's healthcare landscape reflects a mix of academic medical centers concentrated in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, alongside rural health systems serving smaller communities across the state. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan in Indiana typically pay between $54 and $411, with a median cost of $152 based on negotiated insurance rates across 468 active providers statewide. Indiana's growing ambulatory surgery center market and competitive insurer environment contribute to costs running approximately 6% below national averages.
Average
$206
Median
$152
Lowest
$54
Highest
$411
Providers
468
32% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Indiana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $85 | $315 | $1,014 | 360 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $59 | $198 | $595 | 374 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $64 | $188 | $554 | 334 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $79 | $231 | $687 | 466 |
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 Indiana
Indiana's healthcare costs run approximately 6% below national averages, reflecting the state's moderate cost of living and competitive insurance market dynamics. The concentration of major health systems in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne creates pricing pressures that extend throughout the state's provider networks.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Indianapolis and Fort Wayne offer numerous imaging options with competitive pricing, while rural counties in southern and northern Indiana may have limited provider choices leading to higher costs. The state's extensive rural geography creates access challenges, with some patients traveling over an hour for specialized imaging services. Rural critical access hospitals often partner with urban radiology groups for interpretation services, affecting overall pricing structures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Community Health Network operate hospital-based outpatient imaging centers with higher overhead costs reflected in pricing. Independent imaging centers throughout Indiana typically offer 20-40% lower costs due to reduced facility fees and administrative expenses. The state's growing ambulatory surgery center market provides additional competitive pricing pressure on traditional hospital systems.
Insurance Market Competition in Indiana
Strong competition among Anthem, United Healthcare, and MDwise creates favorable negotiated rates for chest CT scans across Indiana provider networks. The state's relatively concentrated insurance market allows for effective rate negotiations, contributing to below-national-average costs. MDwise's significant presence in the Indiana Medicaid managed care market influences pricing strategies among providers serving diverse patient populations.
Physician Supply and Demand in Indiana
With 468 active providers offering chest CT scan services, Indiana maintains adequate imaging capacity relative to its population, preventing supply-driven price inflation. The concentration of radiologists in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, supported by strong academic medical programs, creates competitive market conditions. Rural areas may experience longer wait times but generally maintain reasonable pricing due to telemedicine interpretation services connecting to urban radiology groups.
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 Indiana
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Does Indiana Medicaid cover Chest CT Scan visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Indiana?
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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 |