Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Maryland
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Maryland's hospital rate-setting system provides unique cost transparency for medical imaging, with Chest CT Scan procedures showing clear price variations across the state's diverse healthcare landscape. Based on negotiated insurance rates, patients typically pay between $24 and $335 for a Chest CT Scan, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $124. With over 4,000 active imaging providers throughout Maryland, patients can browse all available options to find the most cost-effective care in their area.
Average
$161
Median
$124
Lowest
$24
Highest
$335
Providers
4,048
47% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Maryland?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $46 | $271 | $737 | 4,016 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $26 | $172 | $457 | 4,019 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $29 | $177 | $447 | 4,003 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $36 | $204 | $594 | 4,071 |
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 Maryland
Maryland's healthcare costs run approximately 13% above the national average, driven by the state's affluent demographics and concentration of academic medical centers. The state's unique hospital rate-setting system creates more predictable pricing compared to other markets, though significant variations still exist between urban and rural areas.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Baltimore-Washington corridor offers abundant imaging options with competitive pricing, while Maryland's Eastern Shore and Western counties have fewer providers and potentially higher costs. Rural areas may require patients to travel to larger cities for specialized imaging, adding transportation costs to the total expense. Provider density in suburban areas like Montgomery and Howard counties falls between these extremes.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Academic medical centers like Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland often charge premium rates due to their research missions and advanced equipment. Independent imaging centers typically offer the most competitive pricing, while hospital-owned outpatient facilities fall somewhere in between. Maryland's major health systems including MedStar and Adventist HealthCare operate extensive imaging networks with varying cost structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Maryland
CareFirst BCBS dominates Maryland's individual and group markets, followed by UHC and Aetna, creating moderate competition that helps control negotiated rates. The state's rate-setting authority for hospitals adds another layer of cost regulation not found in most other markets. Employer-sponsored plans often have better negotiated rates than individual market plans due to greater purchasing power.
Physician Supply and Demand in Maryland
With over 4,000 active imaging providers, Maryland maintains adequate radiologist supply relative to its population, helping keep costs competitive. The concentration of providers in the Baltimore-Washington metro area creates favorable supply-demand dynamics for patients in these regions. Wait times are typically shorter and pricing more competitive compared to rural areas with limited provider options.
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 Maryland
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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 |