Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in New York
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
New York's healthcare market operates at approximately 22% above national averages, driven by the state's concentrated metropolitan areas and high provider density. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan typically pay between $41.53 and $442.89, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $129.49 across the state's 32,246 active providers. You can browse all qualified Chest CT Scan providers throughout New York to find the most cost-effective option for your needs.
Average
$205
Median
$129
Lowest
$42
Highest
$443
Providers
32,246
32% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in New York?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $82 | $243 | $926 | 32,184 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $48 | $154 | $582 | 31,869 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $53 | $148 | $529 | 32,161 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $65 | $235 | $782 | 31,455 |
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 York
New York operates approximately 22% above national healthcare averages, reflecting the state's high concentration of academic medical centers and premium urban markets, particularly in the New York City metropolitan area. The stark contrast between expensive Manhattan facilities and more affordable upstate options creates significant cost variation across the state's diverse geographic regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The New York City metropolitan area and Albany-Schenectady regions concentrate most imaging facilities, while rural areas in the North Country and Southern Tier have limited options requiring longer travel distances. This geographic imbalance drives up costs in underserved rural areas where patients have fewer alternatives and may need to travel to urban centers for specialized imaging services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based imaging departments at major academic centers like NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and NewYork-Presbyterian typically charge facility fees that can double the total cost compared to independent imaging centers. These premium facilities justify higher costs through subspecialized radiologists and state-of-the-art equipment, though the clinical necessity of these premium services varies by patient condition.
Insurance Market Competition in New York
While Empire BCBS, UHC, Aetna, and Cigna provide multiple insurer options, the market remains highly concentrated with Empire BCBS holding significant market share, particularly in the NYC area. This concentration can limit price competition, though the state's regulatory oversight through the Department of Financial Services provides some consumer protection against excessive rate increases.
Physician Supply and Demand in New York
With 32,246 active Chest CT Scan providers statewide, New York maintains robust physician supply relative to most states, though distribution heavily favors metropolitan areas. This adequate supply helps moderate pricing in competitive urban markets, while rural areas may experience higher costs due to limited provider availability and higher overhead costs for maintaining imaging equipment.
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 York
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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 |