Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in New Hampshire
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New Hampshire's healthcare market operates with costs approximately 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's concentrated provider networks and limited insurer competition. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan in the Granite State typically pay between $67 and $446, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $183. New Hampshire maintains 3,685 active Chest CT Scan providers across its hospitals and imaging centers, allowing patients to browse multiple options when selecting care.
Average
$232
Median
$183
Lowest
$67
Highest
$446
Providers
3,685
23% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in New Hampshire?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $129 | $344 | $993 | 3,685 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $77 | $221 | $590 | 3,687 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $85 | $201 | $579 | 3,684 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $101 | $325 | $740 | 3,693 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire's healthcare costs run approximately 11% above national averages, driven by the state's concentrated insurance market and limited provider competition in rural areas. The Granite State's geography creates distinct cost patterns between the populous southern tier near Massachusetts and the more remote northern regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Southern New Hampshire communities like Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast region offer multiple imaging options within major health systems, creating some pricing competition. Northern and western counties face limited provider access, often requiring patients to travel to Concord or Lebanon for specialized imaging services. This geographic disparity influences both cost and wait times across the state.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging at facilities like Catholic Medical Center and Elliot Hospital typically carries higher overhead costs than independent imaging centers. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's dominance in the Upper Valley region and Catholic Medical Center's presence in Manchester influence regional pricing structures. Facility fees at hospital-owned locations often exceed those at freestanding imaging centers by 30-50%.
Insurance Market Competition in New Hampshire
The state's insurance market remains concentrated among Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, and Cigna, limiting competitive pressure on negotiated imaging rates. This concentrated market structure allows insurers to maintain higher reimbursement rates compared to more competitive states. Limited insurer competition contributes to New Hampshire's above-average healthcare costs across all service categories.
Physician Supply and Demand in New Hampshire
With 3,685 active Chest CT Scan providers, New Hampshire maintains adequate imaging capacity relative to its population of 1.4 million residents. This provider density suggests reasonable access to services, though geographic concentration in the southern tier creates longer wait times in rural areas. The state's physician supply generally supports competitive pricing in urban markets while rural regions may face premium pricing due to limited 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 New Hampshire
What is the average cost of a Chest CT Scan visit in New Hampshire without insurance?
Does New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
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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 |