Average Medicaid CT Scan (Computed Tomography) Payments
Typical Medicaid CT Scan (Computed Tomography) reimbursement across 3,768 cities
Avg. Medicaid Paid
$88.19
Price Range
$0.00 – $2,135
Total Claims
88.8M
Cities
3768
Typical Payment Range
Typical Medicaid CT Scan (Computed Tomography) payments fall between $32.07 and $92.63 per claim (median: $47.13). The top 10% of payments exceed $216.50.
Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.
About This Procedure
CT scans combine X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional views of bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. Used for diagnosing injuries, diseases, and planning treatments.
Why do these costs look low?
These figures represent Medicaid reimbursement rates — the amounts that state Medicaid programs actually paid providers. Medicaid typically reimburses significantly less than private insurance or out-of-pocket prices. If you have private insurance or are paying cash, expect higher costs. See the cost components below for per-code averages.
Costs by City
| City | Avg. Paid | Min / Max | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Township, PA | $39.80 | $39.80 – $39.80 | 3,501 | 1 |
| Fairfax, SC | $13.26 | $13.26 – $13.26 | 3,503 | 1 |
| Tarboro, NC | $264.50 | $210.58 – $270.35 | 3,514 | 4 |
| State College, PA | $50.25 | $17.26 – $144.13 | 3,522 | 12 |
| Douglas, AZ | $386.80 | $386.80 – $386.80 | 3,529 | 1 |
| Glenview, IL | $44.88 | $40.14 – $79.77 | 3,535 | 4 |
| Tomball, TX | $62.64 | $38.63 – $62.96 | 3,538 | 2 |
| Ronan, MT | $19.16 | $19.16 – $19.16 | 3,538 | 1 |
| Calhoun, LA | $31.02 | $31.02 – $31.02 | 3,546 | 1 |
| Minden, LA | $140.08 | $110.10 – $182.46 | 3,549 | 4 |
| Iselin, NJ | $17.99 | $17.99 – $17.99 | 3,549 | 1 |
| Newport, AR | $24.29 | $24.29 – $24.29 | 3,558 | 1 |
| Greensburg, KY | $334.92 | $49.77 – $397.44 | 3,559 | 2 |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA | $51.42 | $44.15 – $79.04 | 3,562 | 5 |
| Spicewood, TX | $40.86 | $40.86 – $40.86 | 3,582 | 1 |
| Huntersville, NC | $35.23 | $35.09 – $42.10 | 3,600 | 2 |
| Plain City, OH | $33.74 | $33.74 – $33.74 | 3,603 | 1 |
| Crestview Hills, KY | $34.52 | $24.88 – $41.17 | 3,607 | 3 |
| Bryan, OH | $198.76 | $27.58 – $235.90 | 3,613 | 4 |
| Staunton, VA | $33.99 | $19.06 – $39.00 | 3,613 | 5 |
| Smithtown, NY | $202.84 | $139.31 – $222.16 | 3,615 | 2 |
| Chelsea, MI | $123.11 | $123.11 – $123.11 | 3,617 | 1 |
| Boone, NC | $36.68 | $11.86 – $307.07 | 3,620 | 8 |
| Galion, OH | $226.15 | $96.38 – $235.97 | 3,623 | 6 |
| Summit, WI | $73.48 | $73.48 – $73.48 | 3,627 | 1 |
| Bountiful, UT | $23.05 | $20.80 – $31.65 | 3,628 | 2 |
| The Dalles, OR | $84.26 | $33.73 – $674.78 | 3,629 | 3 |
| Littleton, CO | $67.70 | $42.41 – $208.73 | 3,631 | 10 |
| Hyden, KY | $581.32 | $581.32 – $581.32 | 3,645 | 1 |
| Ripley, MS | $134.14 | $134.14 – $134.14 | 3,647 | 1 |
| Reedsburg, WI | $286.59 | $286.59 – $286.59 | 3,651 | 1 |
| Ocean Springs, MS | $31.89 | $29.76 – $32.73 | 3,654 | 2 |
| Clarendon Hills, IL | $55.01 | $55.01 – $55.01 | 3,654 | 1 |
| Pullman, WA | $616.52 | $41.49 – $621.11 | 3,655 | 2 |
| Standish, MI | $130.79 | $130.79 – $130.79 | 3,658 | 1 |
| West Nyack, NY | $105.89 | $31.99 – $112.81 | 3,680 | 2 |
| Manistee, MI | $92.52 | $35.19 – $102.56 | 3,700 | 3 |
| Delaware, OH | $234.77 | $186.58 – $239.96 | 3,701 | 2 |
| Milledgeville, GA | $29.18 | $20.79 – $51.56 | 3,706 | 5 |
| Fortuna, CA | $216.01 | $49.62 – $309.32 | 3,714 | 5 |
| Albert Lea, MN | $57.12 | $27.89 – $57.23 | 3,719 | 3 |
| Michigan City, IN | $32.68 | $15.15 – $367.14 | 3,729 | 6 |
| Santa Brabara, CA | $60.75 | $60.75 – $60.75 | 3,735 | 1 |
| South Haven, MI | $124.18 | $124.18 – $124.18 | 3,736 | 1 |
| Tamuning, GU | $71.33 | $24.82 – $237.70 | 3,741 | 6 |
| Union Hall, VA | $31.61 | $31.61 – $31.61 | 3,759 | 1 |
| Kahului, HI | $35.15 | $34.78 – $41.39 | 3,761 | 2 |
| Liberty, KY | $341.15 | $341.15 – $341.15 | 3,762 | 1 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $65.82 | $42.52 – $200.76 | 3,772 | 28 |
| Harahan, LA | $31.11 | $31.11 – $31.11 | 3,784 | 1 |
Cost Components
National averages for each billing code in this procedure category. Sorted by claim volume.
| Code | Description | Avg. Paid | Claims | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70450 | CT head/brain w/o dye | $60.58 | 35,130,760 | 32,168 |
| 74177 | CT abd & pelvis w/dye | $123.42 | 26,928,547 | 30,768 |
| 74176 | CT abd & pelvis w/o dye | $107.31 | 10,243,561 | 18,716 |
| 72125 | CT cervical spine w/o dye | $58.45 | 5,727,185 | 11,864 |
| 71275 | CT angiography chest | $107.91 | 4,789,840 | 11,816 |
| 71260 | CT chest w/dye | $81.52 | 4,196,593 | 9,914 |
| 71250 | CT chest w/o dye | $58.83 | 3,025,798 | 8,060 |
| 70486 | CT maxillofacial w/o dye | $71.20 | 1,409,776 | 4,117 |
| 70498 | CT angiography neck | $81.02 | 1,151,893 | 3,796 |
| 70496 | CT angiography head | $104.61 | 1,077,787 | 3,612 |
| 72131 | CT lumbar spine w/o dye | $75.80 | 783,466 | 2,527 |
| 70491 | CT soft tissue neck w/dye | $128.86 | 439,845 | 1,541 |
| 71271 | CT chest low dose lung cancer | $64.22 | 431,442 | 1,969 |
| 74178 | CT abd & pelvis w/o&w dye | $191.38 | 303,635 | 1,231 |
| 72128 | CT thoracic spine w/o dye | $56.48 | 264,347 | 1,035 |
| 74174 | CT angiography abd & pelvis | $137.96 | 247,527 | 853 |
| 73700 | CT lower extremity w/o dye | $68.42 | 193,405 | 954 |
| 72132 | CT lumbar spine w/dye | $50.74 | 44,264 | 247 |
| 74160 | CT abdomen w/dye | $123.39 | 41,604 | 181 |
| 70487 | CT maxillofacial w/dye | $123.23 | 39,812 | 155 |
| 70480 | CT orbit/ear/fossa w/o dye | $124.49 | 35,839 | 153 |
| 72129 | CT thoracic spine w/dye | $43.22 | 35,700 | 218 |
| 74170 | CT abdomen w/o&w dye | $125.31 | 27,736 | 132 |
| 71270 | CT chest w/o&w dye | $126.34 | 26,250 | 141 |
| 72126 | CT cervical spine w/dye | $51.20 | 20,755 | 63 |
| 73200 | CT upper extremity w/o dye | $75.73 | 20,740 | 147 |
| 74150 | CT abdomen w/o dye | $106.42 | 20,007 | 94 |
| 72192 | CT pelvis w/o dye | $52.74 | 14,999 | 101 |
| 73701 | CT lower extremity w/dye | $62.05 | 11,154 | 81 |
| 70470 | CT head/brain w/o&w dye | $93.97 | 7,693 | 67 |
| 72193 | CT pelvis w/dye | $86.09 | 7,084 | 36 |
| 70490 | CT soft tissue neck w/o dye | $49.65 | 6,060 | 50 |
| 73706 | CT angiography lower extrem | $46.41 | 5,506 | 17 |
| 74175 | CT angiography abdomen | $101.34 | 4,043 | 28 |
| 70460 | CT head/brain w/dye | $82.26 | 2,805 | 36 |
| 70481 | CT orbit/ear/fossa w/dye | $67.82 | 2,357 | 19 |
| 73201 | CT upper extremity w/dye | $59.63 | 2,275 | 16 |
| 70492 | CT soft tissue neck w/o&w dye | $226.51 | 1,349 | 16 |
| 73702 | CT lower extremity w/o&w dye | $103.59 | 173 | 5 |
| 70488 | CT maxillofacial w/o&w dye | $330.14 | 65 | 2 |
| 70482 | CT orbit/ear/fossa w/o&w dye | $189.30 | 30 | 1 |
| 72127 | CT cervical spine w/o&w dye | $43.73 | 30 | 2 |
| 73206 | CT angiography upper extrem | $43.83 | 24 | 2 |
| 74261 | CT colonography diagnostic | $93.75 | 16 | 1 |
| 72194 | CT pelvis w/o&w dye | $166.79 | 13 | 1 |
| 72130 | CT thoracic spine w/o&w dye | — | — | — |
| 72133 | CT lumbar spine w/o&w dye | — | — | — |
| 72191 | CT angiography pelvis | — | — | — |
| 73202 | CT upper extremity w/o&w dye | — | — | — |
| 74262 | CT colonography screening | — | — | — |
| 74263 | CT colonography w/contrast | — | — | — |
These averages group common billing codes used when providers bill Medicaid for this procedure. Individual costs will vary.