Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Nevada
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Nevada's rapid population growth, driven largely by California transplants seeking lower healthcare costs, has created unique pressures on the state's diagnostic imaging infrastructure. Chest CT Scan patients in Nevada typically pay between $80 and $453 for imaging services, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $283 based on negotiated insurance rates. The state maintains 2,690 active Chest CT Scan providers across its urban centers and rural communities, allowing patients to browse all providers in Nevada for cost comparison.
Average
$272
Median
$283
Lowest
$80
Highest
$453
Providers
2,690
10% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Nevada?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $135 | $500 | $1,458 | 2,580 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $80 | $350 | $642 | 2,603 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $102 | $350 | $750 | 2,567 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $85 | $282 | $504 | 2,604 |
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 Nevada
Nevada's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above national averages, reflecting the state's rapid population growth and resulting strain on medical infrastructure. The concentration of population in Las Vegas and Reno creates distinct cost patterns, with rural areas often facing limited provider choices and higher per-procedure costs.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Nevada's vast rural counties often have limited or no local imaging services, forcing patients to travel to Las Vegas, Reno, or Carson City for Chest CT Scan procedures. This geographic concentration drives up costs in urban areas while creating access barriers for rural residents. Some rural hospitals partner with mobile imaging services or offer transportation assistance to urban imaging centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging in Nevada carries significantly higher overhead costs due to facility fees and administrative complexity compared to independent imaging centers. Major health systems like Renown Health in northern Nevada and Dignity Health in Las Vegas often charge premium rates for imaging services. Independent imaging centers typically offer more competitive pricing but may have more limited hours or service offerings.
Insurance Market Competition in Nevada
Nevada's insurance market includes robust competition from UnitedHealthCare, Anthem, and Aetna, along with several regional carriers serving specific markets. This competitive environment has helped moderate negotiated rates for imaging services compared to more concentrated insurance markets. The state's relatively small population allows insurers to maintain focused provider networks, though this can limit patient choice in some regions.
Physician Supply and Demand in Nevada
With 2,690 active Chest CT Scan providers serving Nevada's growing population, the state maintains adequate imaging capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. This supply-demand imbalance contributes to price variations across the state and can affect wait times for non-urgent imaging. The concentration of imaging resources in Las Vegas and Reno reflects broader healthcare workforce distribution patterns throughout Nevada.
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 Nevada
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Nevada?
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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 |