Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Wisconsin
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Wisconsin's healthcare system features robust rural hospital networks that serve its widely distributed population across 72 counties. Patients typically pay between $73 and $863 for a Chest CT Scan, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $154. Wisconsin maintains over 4,270 active Chest CT Scan providers throughout the state, offering patients numerous options to browse providers statewide.
Average
$363
Median
$154
Lowest
$73
Highest
$863
Providers
4,270
20% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Wisconsin?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $80 | $381 | $2,464 | 4,163 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $73 | $139 | $1,001 | 5,766 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $73 | $181 | $1,477 | 6,596 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $79 | $239 | $2,090 | 5,417 |
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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin's healthcare costs run approximately 1% above national averages, reflecting the state's mixed urban-rural demographics and moderate insurance market competition. The state's extensive rural geography creates unique access challenges that influence pricing patterns across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Wisconsin's population concentration in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay creates higher provider density and more competitive pricing in these metropolitan areas. Rural counties often rely on critical access hospitals and traveling radiologists, which can increase costs but may offer more flexible payment arrangements. The state's agricultural regions sometimes require patients to travel significant distances for specialized imaging services.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient imaging centers typically charge higher facility fees compared to independent radiology clinics throughout Wisconsin. Major health systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health operate extensive networks with varying cost structures. Community hospitals in smaller Wisconsin cities often provide more affordable alternatives while maintaining quality accreditation standards.
Insurance Market Competition in Wisconsin
The presence of BCBS Wisconsin, UnitedHealthcare, and WEA Trust creates moderate insurer competition, though rural areas have fewer plan options. WEA Trust's focus on education employees and BCBS Wisconsin's broad network influence negotiated rates differently across provider types. Limited insurer competition in some regions allows providers more pricing flexibility.
Physician Supply and Demand in Wisconsin
With over 4,270 active Chest CT Scan providers statewide, Wisconsin maintains adequate radiologist availability relative to its 5.9 million residents. This healthy provider-to-population ratio helps keep wait times reasonable and prevents significant price inflation from supply shortages. Rural areas still experience periodic access challenges, particularly for specialized thoracic imaging interpretation.
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 Wisconsin
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Chest CT Scan visit in Wisconsin?
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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 |