Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Michigan
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Michigan's healthcare system serves 10 million residents through a network spanning from Detroit's urban medical centers to rural Upper Peninsula facilities, creating significant cost variations for Chest CT Scan services. Patients typically pay between $57 and $356 for a Chest CT Scan, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $171 based on negotiated insurance rates. Michigan maintains over 2,175 active providers offering Chest CT Scan services across the state, allowing patients to browse all providers in Michigan for competitive pricing options.
Average
$195
Median
$171
Lowest
$57
Highest
$356
Providers
2,175
36% below national average
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How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Michigan?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $80 | $293 | $917 | 2,202 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $62 | $188 | $506 | 2,225 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $67 | $181 | $527 | 1,803 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $80 | $227 | $534 | 2,378 |
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 Michigan
Michigan's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages due to moderate insurer competition and lower facility overhead compared to coastal states. The state's diverse geography creates distinct cost regions, from high-density Metro Detroit to sparsely populated Upper Peninsula communities requiring different service delivery models.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids offer numerous competing imaging centers, driving down Chest CT Scan prices through market competition. Rural areas like the Upper Peninsula rely heavily on hospital-based services with limited alternatives, often resulting in higher costs and longer wait times. Michigan's vast rural territories require some patients to travel 100+ miles for specialized imaging services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient imaging centers typically charge 30-50% more than independent facilities due to higher overhead and facility fees. Major Michigan health systems like Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health operate extensive imaging networks with premium pricing reflecting their comprehensive service offerings. Independent imaging centers in Michigan often provide competitive cash pricing to attract self-pay patients.
Insurance Market Competition in Michigan
BCBS Michigan, UHC, and Aetna maintain competitive market shares, preventing any single insurer from dominating rate negotiations with providers. This balanced competition helps keep Chest CT Scan costs reasonable compared to states with limited insurer options. Michigan's moderate regulatory environment allows insurers flexibility in network design and rate setting.
Physician Supply and Demand in Michigan
Michigan's 2,175 active Chest CT Scan providers create adequate supply for most regions, though distribution favors urban areas over rural communities. This provider density indicates sufficient capacity in major metropolitan areas, helping moderate pricing through competition. Rural shortages may drive patients to urban centers, increasing overall healthcare costs due to travel and facility fees.
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 Michigan
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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 |