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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor, NC | $470.93 | $430.30 – $508.44 | 25 | 2 |
| Fort Benton, MT | $186.03 | $186.03 – $186.03 | 25 | 1 |
| Boydton, VA | $179.83 | $179.83 – $179.83 | 25 | 1 |
| Fairmount City, PA | $944.20 | $944.20 – $944.20 | 25 | 1 |
| Glenwood, MN | $289.81 | $289.81 – $289.81 | 25 | 1 |
| Holdenville, OK | $52.78 | $52.78 – $52.78 | 26 | 1 |
| New Castle, DE | $55.21 | $55.21 – $55.21 | 26 | 1 |
| Edwards, CO | $246.83 | $246.83 – $246.83 | 26 | 1 |
| Bradford, PA | $193.18 | $166.20 – $216.31 | 26 | 2 |
| Avondale, AZ | $79.75 | $2.17 – $170.26 | 26 | 2 |
| Greenfield, IN | $286.92 | $224.54 – $349.29 | 26 | 2 |
| Sandy, OR | $256.93 | $256.93 – $256.93 | 26 | 1 |
| Perry, IA | $300.85 | $300.85 – $300.85 | 26 | 1 |
| Bensalem, PA | $72.32 | $72.32 – $72.32 | 26 | 1 |
| Fenton, MO | $159.00 | $22.24 – $276.21 | 26 | 2 |
| Bluffton, IN | $252.53 | $252.53 – $252.53 | 26 | 1 |
| St Cloud, MN | $93.15 | $85.18 – $101.12 | 26 | 2 |
| Bonners Ferry, ID | $122.91 | $85.25 – $155.19 | 26 | 2 |
| Kapolei, HI | $41.33 | $41.33 – $41.33 | 26 | 1 |
| Newtown Square, PA | $39.50 | $39.50 – $39.50 | 26 | 1 |
| Stoneham, MA | $19.46 | $19.46 – $19.46 | 26 | 1 |
| Dadeville, AL | $77.01 | $77.01 – $77.01 | 26 | 1 |
| New Melle, MO | $344.74 | $344.74 – $344.74 | 26 | 1 |
| Elk Grove, CA | $148.43 | $127.47 – $167.88 | 27 | 2 |
| Loveland, CO | $182.22 | $133.58 – $234.60 | 27 | 2 |
| Lincoln City, OR | $88.03 | $88.03 – $88.03 | 27 | 1 |
| Forest Grove, OR | $445.24 | $445.24 – $445.24 | 27 | 1 |
| Richfield, MN | $61.19 | $61.19 – $61.19 | 27 | 1 |
| Lexington, NC | $169.74 | $169.74 – $169.74 | 27 | 1 |
| Fridley, MN | $231.09 | $143.70 – $325.20 | 27 | 2 |
| Atmore, AL | $144.03 | $144.03 – $144.03 | 27 | 1 |
| Harpers Ferry, WV | $97.78 | $75.79 – $121.45 | 27 | 2 |
| Fort Carson, CO | $54.42 | $54.42 – $54.42 | 27 | 1 |
| Potomac Falls, VA | $54.70 | $54.70 – $54.70 | 27 | 1 |
| Mount Pleasant, PA | $104.23 | $61.26 – $144.12 | 27 | 2 |
| Rupert, ID | $21.29 | $21.29 – $21.29 | 27 | 1 |
| Cleveland, OK | $95.18 | $95.18 – $95.18 | 27 | 1 |
| Byron Center, MI | $500.41 | $500.41 – $500.41 | 27 | 1 |
| Snoqualmie, WA | $1,267 | $1,267 – $1,267 | 27 | 1 |
| Makion, IL | $54.89 | $54.89 – $54.89 | 27 | 1 |
| Stayton, OR | $129.65 | $129.65 – $129.65 | 28 | 1 |
| Basking Ridge, NJ | $49.14 | $49.14 – $49.14 | 28 | 1 |
| Fallbrook, CA | $193.70 | $193.70 – $193.70 | 28 | 1 |
| Blaine, MN | $103.56 | $103.56 – $103.56 | 28 | 1 |
| Placitas, NM | $52.92 | $52.92 – $52.92 | 28 | 1 |
| Dunedin, FL | $185.79 | $107.13 – $264.45 | 28 | 2 |
| Neosho, MO | $160.67 | $66.80 – $285.82 | 28 | 2 |
| Leadville, CO | $333.66 | $277.61 – $375.70 | 28 | 2 |
| Pace, FL | $301.53 | $275.80 – $331.21 | 28 | 2 |
| Renovo, PA | $175.87 | $175.87 – $175.87 | 28 | 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.