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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, MI | $35.45 | $30.84 – $127.36 | 8,596 | 6 |
| Manhattan, KS | $40.33 | $18.43 – $255.66 | 8,600 | 7 |
| Buckeye, AZ | $465.33 | $465.33 – $465.33 | 8,603 | 1 |
| Springfield, TN | $37.54 | $32.54 – $42.27 | 8,612 | 5 |
| Russellville, KY | $426.23 | $426.23 – $426.23 | 8,628 | 1 |
| Kearney, NE | $53.73 | $14.63 – $353.44 | 8,643 | 8 |
| Toldeo, OH | $36.35 | $33.08 – $41.36 | 8,685 | 3 |
| Circleville, OH | $216.53 | $177.94 – $301.27 | 8,695 | 7 |
| East Norriton, PA | $54.56 | $0.00 – $89.33 | 8,708 | 4 |
| West Bend, WI | $57.69 | $57.69 – $57.69 | 8,717 | 1 |
| Lewiston, ID | $64.52 | $34.48 – $93.70 | 8,737 | 5 |
| Hudson, NY | $199.60 | $199.60 – $199.60 | 8,743 | 1 |
| Pasco, WA | $421.00 | $105.91 – $422.44 | 8,823 | 2 |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | $18.28 | $18.28 – $18.28 | 8,831 | 1 |
| Sioux City, IA | $97.86 | $33.14 – $715.03 | 8,867 | 10 |
| Bedford, VA | $182.63 | $182.63 – $182.63 | 8,886 | 1 |
| Apache Junction, AZ | $421.81 | $421.81 – $421.81 | 8,903 | 1 |
| Juneau, AK | $666.22 | $66.10 – $920.27 | 8,910 | 2 |
| Hamilton, MT | $35.71 | $35.71 – $37.37 | 8,917 | 2 |
| San Pedro, CA | $338.00 | $39.68 – $370.64 | 8,923 | 3 |
| Avon, OH | $171.29 | $36.97 – $329.21 | 8,931 | 8 |
| Mount Shasta, CA | $120.95 | $3.91 – $536.88 | 8,963 | 5 |
| Lovington, NM | $369.91 | $37.57 – $521.32 | 8,974 | 4 |
| Victoria, TX | $30.39 | $29.25 – $57.82 | 9,004 | 6 |
| Thornton, CO | $162.57 | $52.26 – $241.67 | 9,016 | 22 |
| Big Rapids, MI | $111.40 | $111.40 – $111.40 | 9,025 | 1 |
| Holland, MI | $99.02 | $99.02 – $99.02 | 9,062 | 1 |
| Summerville, SC | $25.23 | $25.23 – $25.23 | 9,095 | 1 |
| Hastings, MI | $94.39 | $28.56 – $155.93 | 9,113 | 5 |
| Fallon, NV | $61.99 | $39.50 – $266.95 | 9,128 | 4 |
| Morgan, PA | $51.51 | $51.51 – $51.51 | 9,137 | 1 |
| Canandaigua, NY | $208.48 | $48.79 – $247.81 | 9,149 | 3 |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | $56.00 | $34.09 – $212.29 | 9,151 | 19 |
| Lakeport, CA | $507.68 | $39.24 – $651.07 | 9,155 | 3 |
| Sierra Madre, CA | $56.09 | $56.09 – $56.09 | 9,211 | 1 |
| Anniston, AL | $29.77 | $24.72 – $94.70 | 9,221 | 7 |
| Arcata, CA | $151.76 | $40.77 – $284.70 | 9,232 | 3 |
| Tehachapi, CA | $78.16 | $78.16 – $78.16 | 9,234 | 1 |
| Pfafftown, NC | $37.46 | $37.46 – $37.46 | 9,247 | 1 |
| Ranson, WV | $397.51 | $28.26 – $471.91 | 9,250 | 3 |
| Sunrise, FL | $125.80 | $7.91 – $858.18 | 9,250 | 14 |
| Sun City, CA | $141.38 | $141.38 – $141.38 | 9,301 | 1 |
| Red Bank, NJ | $67.50 | $22.46 – $89.06 | 9,315 | 4 |
| Bennettsville, SC | $40.07 | $40.07 – $40.07 | 9,323 | 1 |
| Mt Pleasant, MI | $102.94 | $102.94 – $102.94 | 9,395 | 1 |
| Nutley, NJ | $38.24 | $26.98 – $175.10 | 9,395 | 10 |
| Hammond, IN | $29.58 | $12.85 – $281.41 | 9,422 | 5 |
| Daly City, CA | $112.77 | $32.89 – $155.19 | 9,430 | 6 |
| Seymour, IN | $72.23 | $38.88 – $284.24 | 9,440 | 9 |
| Elma, WA | $1,049 | $186.14 – $2,283 | 9,440 | 3 |
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.