Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Maine
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maine's rural healthcare infrastructure serves a state where 60% of residents live in rural areas, creating unique access patterns for specialized imaging services. Chest CT Scan procedures in Maine typically cost patients between $93 and $439, with most patients paying around $255 out-of-pocket depending on their insurance coverage and facility choice. The state maintains over 1,700 active providers offering chest imaging services across its hospitals and imaging centers, giving patients multiple options for care.
Average
$262
Median
$255
Lowest
$93
Highest
$439
Providers
1,705
13% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Maine?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $178 | $445 | $1,023 | 1,697 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $105 | $292 | $701 | 1,696 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $116 | $256 | $659 | 1,700 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $140 | $457 | $656 | 1,566 |
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 Maine
Maine's healthcare costs run approximately 12% above the national average, driven by the state's rural geography and limited provider competition. The state's aging population and seasonal resident influx create unique demand patterns that affect imaging availability and pricing throughout the year.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Greater Portland and Bangor offer multiple imaging options with competitive pricing, while rural counties like Aroostook and Washington may have limited facilities requiring longer travel times. Rural imaging centers often charge less than urban hospital-based departments but may have older equipment or longer wait times. Some rural residents travel to New Hampshire or Massachusetts for specialized imaging, especially for complex procedures requiring advanced technology.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health dominate the state's hospital systems, with their imaging departments typically charging premium rates due to higher overhead and facility fees. Independent imaging centers like those in the Portland metro area often provide the same quality scans at 20-30% lower costs. Many rural hospitals contract with traveling radiologists, which can affect both cost and turnaround time for scan interpretations.
Insurance Market Competition in Maine
With Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, and UHC controlling most of the market, insurers have significant leverage in negotiating rates with imaging providers. The limited competition means fewer pricing pressures compared to states with more diverse insurer markets. Rural areas often have even less insurer choice, with some counties having only one or two plan options on the marketplace.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maine
Maine's 1,700+ chest imaging providers represent a relatively robust network given the state's small population, though distribution is heavily concentrated in southern and central regions. The state faces ongoing challenges recruiting radiologists to rural areas, sometimes creating bottlenecks for scan interpretations. Seasonal population swings in coastal areas can strain imaging capacity during summer months, potentially affecting both availability and pricing.
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 Maine
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Does Maine 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 Maine?
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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 |