Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium
Medicare pricing data for 6,162 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $27 in South Dakota to $114 in Kansas. 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 heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium (HCPCS code 75571) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $71.08, but hospitals typically charge $322.00 — 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 $71.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.22. 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 $50.65 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $114 | $257 | 3 | 114 | +60.8% |
| Alaska | $101 | $506 | 38 | 666 | +42.2% |
| District of Columbia | $100 | $310 | 30 | 996 | +41.0% |
| Maryland | $95 | $253 | 252 | 7,863 | +33.5% |
| New Jersey | $93 | $791 | 280 | 7,533 | +30.2% |
| Arizona | $84 | $339 | 204 | 3,461 | +18.6% |
| Illinois | $81 | $259 | 47 | 656 | +14.6% |
| Nevada | $80 | $465 | 89 | 1,086 | +12.3% |
| New Hampshire | $78 | $224 | 4 | 11 | +9.9% |
| Florida | $78 | $352 | 694 | 13,235 | +9.9% |
| California | $77 | $256 | 900 | 19,060 | +8.5% |
| Virginia | $74 | $393 | 131 | 1,822 | +3.7% |
| Michigan | $69 | $286 | 25 | 194 | -3.4% |
| New Mexico | $64 | $248 | 72 | 1,027 | -9.6% |
| Tennessee | $64 | $181 | 144 | 1,031 | -9.9% |
| Iowa | $63 | $434 | 5 | 61 | -10.9% |
| Nebraska | $62 | $151 | 19 | 104 | -12.9% |
| Oregon | $61 | $197 | 91 | 1,387 | -14.0% |
| New York | $61 | $227 | 72 | 748 | -14.3% |
| Washington | $60 | $162 | 193 | 2,074 | -15.8% |
| Texas | $58 | $317 | 661 | 7,323 | -17.8% |
| Delaware | $57 | $140 | 23 | 571 | -20.0% |
| Colorado | $56 | $187 | 153 | 1,645 | -21.0% |
| Massachusetts | $54 | $234 | 36 | 121 | -23.4% |
| Kentucky | $53 | $115 | 43 | 240 | -25.6% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $179 | 210 | 926 | -30.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $363 | 387 | 5,956 | -30.2% |
| Wisconsin | $49 | $188 | 17 | 88 | -31.2% |
| Hawaii | $49 | $152 | 20 | 426 | -31.5% |
| Rhode Island | $45 | $136 | 7 | 159 | -36.2% |
| Louisiana | $45 | $171 | 185 | 1,192 | -37.1% |
| Idaho | $43 | $123 | 34 | 324 | -40.0% |
| Montana | $43 | $172 | 34 | 413 | -40.1% |
| Ohio | $41 | $296 | 153 | 1,087 | -41.8% |
| Missouri | $40 | $257 | 36 | 271 | -44.1% |
| Georgia | $39 | $188 | 223 | 1,704 | -44.7% |
| West Virginia | $37 | $178 | 25 | 92 | -47.7% |
| Minnesota | $36 | $176 | 52 | 567 | -48.9% |
| Connecticut | $36 | $188 | 17 | 54 | -50.0% |
| South Carolina | $35 | $247 | 90 | 882 | -50.6% |
| Alabama | $32 | $144 | 99 | 410 | -54.9% |
| Utah | $30 | $84 | 46 | 283 | -57.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $30 | $45 | 10 | 112 | -57.7% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $262 | 63 | 416 | -59.7% |
| Arkansas | $28 | $68 | 86 | 703 | -60.5% |
| Mississippi | $28 | $126 | 85 | 510 | -60.7% |
| Indiana | $27 | $125 | 9 | 82 | -61.5% |
| North Dakota | $27 | $75 | 9 | 62 | -61.5% |
| Wyoming | $27 | $128 | 15 | 65 | -61.6% |
| South Dakota | $27 | $241 | 14 | 133 | -62.5% |
⚠️ 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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