Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Utah
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Utah's healthcare system benefits from strong regional competition between SelectHealth, BCBS Utah, and national insurers, helping keep imaging costs approximately 2% below the national average. Patients seeking a Chest CT Scan typically pay between $54 and $374, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $207 based on negotiated insurance rates. With 419 active providers offering chest CT services across Utah's diverse geography, patients can browse all providers statewide to find the most affordable option for their specific insurance plan.
Average
$212
Median
$207
Lowest
$54
Highest
$374
Providers
419
30% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Utah?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $94 | $391 | $1,045 | 349 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $59 | $257 | $504 | 354 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $65 | $225 | $603 | 353 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $79 | $294 | $552 | 446 |
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 Utah
Utah's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below national averages, benefiting from regional competition and lower overhead costs compared to coastal markets. The state's unique geography creates distinct cost patterns between the Wasatch Front's concentrated population centers and rural areas stretching across Utah's vast interior.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Salt Lake City and surrounding Wasatch Front communities offer abundant imaging options with competitive pricing, while rural Utah counties may have limited facilities requiring longer travel distances. This geographic disparity often results in higher effective costs for rural patients due to transportation needs and fewer competitive pricing options.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned imaging centers, particularly those affiliated with Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health, typically charge higher facility fees compared to independent radiology clinics. Standalone imaging centers often offer more competitive cash-pay rates and flexible scheduling, making them attractive options for cost-conscious patients.
Insurance Market Competition in Utah
SelectHealth's strong regional presence competes directly with BCBS Utah and national carriers like UHC, creating competitive negotiated rates that benefit patients. This multi-payer competition helps keep imaging costs reasonable compared to markets dominated by single insurers, though rural areas may have fewer in-network options.
Physician Supply and Demand in Utah
With 419 active providers offering chest CT services statewide, Utah maintains adequate radiologist supply relative to its population, particularly along the Wasatch Front corridor. This healthy provider-to-patient ratio helps contain costs through competition while maintaining reasonable appointment availability, though rural areas may experience longer wait times and higher prices.
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 Utah
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Utah?
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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 |