Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening
Medicare pricing data for 22,547 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $51 in West Virginia to $117 in Maryland. 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
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (HCPCS code 71271) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $74.74, but hospitals typically charge $334.90 — a 4.5x 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 $74.74, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.95. 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $74.74 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $117 | $337 | 374 | 11,886 | +56.2% |
| New Jersey | $108 | $509 | 612 | 9,366 | +44.8% |
| District of Columbia | $102 | $384 | 52 | 965 | +36.1% |
| California | $102 | $397 | 1,473 | 22,444 | +36.0% |
| Florida | $99 | $469 | 1,264 | 21,666 | +32.6% |
| Alaska | $97 | $547 | 92 | 1,295 | +29.2% |
| Arizona | $96 | $465 | 274 | 5,240 | +29.0% |
| Nevada | $93 | $403 | 172 | 1,948 | +25.0% |
| New York | $93 | $353 | 1,186 | 25,105 | +24.5% |
| Rhode Island | $89 | $320 | 130 | 2,834 | +19.1% |
| Delaware | $89 | $255 | 44 | 2,639 | +18.7% |
| Connecticut | $88 | $367 | 314 | 5,166 | +17.7% |
| Wyoming | $86 | $284 | 40 | 571 | +14.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $85 | $352 | 4 | 30 | +14.3% |
| Hawaii | $83 | $318 | 71 | 836 | +11.5% |
| New Mexico | $82 | $488 | 106 | 2,275 | +9.7% |
| Texas | $79 | $515 | 1,323 | 19,867 | +5.4% |
| Colorado | $78 | $388 | 405 | 6,579 | +3.9% |
| Washington | $76 | $265 | 596 | 9,925 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $74 | $389 | 600 | 16,612 | -0.8% |
| Alabama | $73 | $263 | 465 | 6,031 | -2.2% |
| Kansas | $73 | $241 | 332 | 5,842 | -2.2% |
| Minnesota | $73 | $281 | 671 | 9,869 | -2.8% |
| Mississippi | $71 | $354 | 172 | 4,443 | -4.6% |
| Oregon | $71 | $255 | 279 | 5,304 | -5.3% |
| Tennessee | $70 | $318 | 735 | 12,761 | -6.0% |
| North Carolina | $70 | $350 | 1,059 | 24,496 | -6.2% |
| Idaho | $69 | $328 | 118 | 1,901 | -7.3% |
| Massachusetts | $69 | $250 | 576 | 19,897 | -7.3% |
| Utah | $69 | $218 | 114 | 764 | -7.4% |
| New Hampshire | $69 | $372 | 143 | 3,249 | -8.1% |
| Montana | $67 | $181 | 69 | 1,219 | -10.8% |
| Illinois | $65 | $359 | 990 | 19,602 | -12.9% |
| Iowa | $64 | $296 | 294 | 6,930 | -15.0% |
| Nebraska | $64 | $254 | 197 | 4,722 | -15.0% |
| Wisconsin | $63 | $510 | 628 | 9,821 | -16.0% |
| Kentucky | $62 | $232 | 351 | 9,307 | -16.9% |
| South Dakota | $62 | $193 | 107 | 1,932 | -17.3% |
| South Carolina | $61 | $277 | 375 | 9,332 | -17.8% |
| Louisiana | $61 | $282 | 373 | 5,093 | -18.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $250 | 1,165 | 19,810 | -20.0% |
| Georgia | $59 | $355 | 807 | 11,755 | -21.2% |
| Arkansas | $58 | $236 | 212 | 3,900 | -21.8% |
| Michigan | $58 | $219 | 739 | 17,764 | -22.1% |
| Missouri | $58 | $251 | 492 | 12,263 | -22.9% |
| Indiana | $57 | $209 | 430 | 7,565 | -23.2% |
| Ohio | $57 | $295 | 876 | 18,611 | -24.0% |
| North Dakota | $55 | $225 | 92 | 1,860 | -26.1% |
| Maine | $55 | $219 | 137 | 2,395 | -26.3% |
| Oklahoma | $55 | $280 | 237 | 3,050 | -26.8% |
| Vermont | $55 | $307 | 33 | 1,390 | -27.0% |
| West Virginia | $51 | $208 | 126 | 3,049 | -31.8% |
⚠️ 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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