Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Oregon
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Oregon's healthcare landscape features a strong network of imaging centers and specialty clinics, with many concentrated around the Portland metro area and academic medical centers. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan typically pay between $70 and $291, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $171 based on negotiated insurance rates. Oregon maintains 758 active Chest CT Scan providers across the state, offering patients multiple options for imaging services and consultations.
Average
$177
Median
$171
Lowest
$70
Highest
$291
Providers
758
41% below national average
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How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Oregon?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $103 | $552 | $623 | 662 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $75 | $327 | $393 | 711 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $88 | $368 | $447 | 740 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $79 | $227 | $1,834 | 457 |
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 Oregon
Oregon's healthcare costs run approximately 9% above the national average, influenced by the state's environmental health focus and concentration of specialized medical facilities in urban areas. The state's commitment to preventive care and early detection drives higher utilization rates for diagnostic imaging services.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Portland metro area patients have access to dozens of imaging centers and can often schedule same-day appointments, while rural Oregon residents may need to travel to Bend, Eugene, or Medford for specialized chest imaging. Eastern Oregon counties face particular challenges with limited radiology services, sometimes requiring patients to drive over 100 miles for CT scans. This geographic disparity creates cost variations as rural facilities spread overhead across fewer patients.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Oregon Health & Science University and other academic medical centers typically charge premium rates for imaging due to their teaching hospital status and advanced equipment. Independent imaging centers like RadianceXS and Oregon Imaging Centers often provide the same quality scans at 25-30% lower cost than hospital-based facilities. Community hospitals in cities like Salem, Corvallis, and Medford fall somewhere between these extremes in their pricing structures.
Insurance Market Competition in Oregon
Regence BCBS holds the largest market share in Oregon, followed by PacificSource and UHC, creating moderate competition that helps control imaging costs. Kaiser Permanente's integrated model in the Portland area provides cost-effective care but limits provider choice for members. The state's insurance marketplace offers multiple options that maintain competitive pressure on negotiated rates with imaging providers.
Physician Supply and Demand in Oregon
With 758 active Chest CT Scan providers, Oregon maintains adequate radiology coverage in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. The state's focus on recruiting radiologists to underserved areas helps address access issues, though geographic barriers remain significant. This supply-demand imbalance means Portland-area patients enjoy competitive pricing while rural residents may face higher costs due to 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 Oregon
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Oregon?
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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 |