Ct scan of chest before and after contrast
Medicare pricing data for 14,365 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $620.06 but Medicare allows only $96.73. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $56 in South Dakota to $145 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast (HCPCS code 71270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $96.73, but hospitals typically charge $620.06 — a 6.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $96.73, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.35. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $73.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $145 | $1,166 | 27 | 46 | +50.3% |
| California | $138 | $822 | 1,412 | 9,634 | +43.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $131 | $173 | 68 | 187 | +35.7% |
| Delaware | $129 | $681 | 42 | 153 | +33.3% |
| Nevada | $129 | $925 | 203 | 1,024 | +33.0% |
| Florida | $121 | $814 | 1,212 | 5,035 | +25.4% |
| New York | $115 | $679 | 693 | 2,788 | +18.4% |
| New Jersey | $114 | $814 | 400 | 1,273 | +17.9% |
| Arizona | $113 | $706 | 302 | 1,181 | +16.9% |
| Maryland | $111 | $539 | 339 | 1,696 | +15.2% |
| Hawaii | $97 | $627 | 28 | 47 | +0.8% |
| Rhode Island | $93 | $552 | 58 | 184 | -3.6% |
| Virginia | $91 | $518 | 338 | 1,052 | -5.4% |
| New Mexico | $91 | $511 | 82 | 308 | -6.4% |
| Texas | $90 | $770 | 1,547 | 9,144 | -7.2% |
| Washington | $87 | $462 | 167 | 270 | -10.1% |
| South Carolina | $80 | $504 | 224 | 796 | -17.3% |
| Wyoming | $80 | $498 | 33 | 155 | -17.4% |
| Alabama | $80 | $430 | 262 | 929 | -17.5% |
| Georgia | $79 | $551 | 422 | 1,243 | -18.1% |
| Illinois | $78 | $480 | 608 | 1,941 | -18.9% |
| District of Columbia | $78 | $402 | 56 | 241 | -19.8% |
| North Dakota | $77 | $396 | 36 | 53 | -20.6% |
| Louisiana | $75 | $560 | 272 | 1,156 | -22.8% |
| North Carolina | $75 | $547 | 382 | 985 | -22.9% |
| Montana | $74 | $374 | 27 | 71 | -23.3% |
| Minnesota | $74 | $414 | 421 | 1,085 | -23.9% |
| Idaho | $74 | $512 | 63 | 139 | -23.9% |
| Colorado | $73 | $452 | 253 | 660 | -24.3% |
| Tennessee | $73 | $501 | 417 | 1,146 | -24.5% |
| Connecticut | $72 | $490 | 96 | 217 | -25.1% |
| Kansas | $71 | $306 | 123 | 430 | -26.5% |
| Oklahoma | $70 | $489 | 171 | 744 | -27.9% |
| New Hampshire | $70 | $650 | 48 | 86 | -28.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $68 | $399 | 608 | 1,709 | -29.5% |
| Michigan | $68 | $326 | 400 | 1,497 | -30.0% |
| Massachusetts | $68 | $317 | 238 | 656 | -30.1% |
| Missouri | $67 | $389 | 330 | 1,072 | -30.8% |
| Indiana | $67 | $369 | 258 | 782 | -30.8% |
| Arkansas | $66 | $293 | 187 | 1,050 | -32.0% |
| Mississippi | $65 | $542 | 175 | 830 | -32.7% |
| Ohio | $64 | $387 | 415 | 1,474 | -33.8% |
| Wisconsin | $64 | $622 | 169 | 339 | -34.2% |
| Nebraska | $62 | $304 | 130 | 655 | -35.5% |
| Oregon | $62 | $256 | 118 | 382 | -35.9% |
| Iowa | $62 | $353 | 107 | 283 | -36.2% |
| Kentucky | $61 | $390 | 149 | 890 | -36.7% |
| Utah | $61 | $269 | 62 | 128 | -37.3% |
| West Virginia | $57 | $307 | 92 | 260 | -40.6% |
| Vermont | $57 | $336 | 10 | 16 | -40.6% |
| Maine | $56 | $355 | 25 | 44 | -41.7% |
| South Dakota | $56 | $197 | 24 | 56 | -41.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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