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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville, LA | $35.94 | $34.85 – $38.70 | 21,482 | 3 |
| Clinton Twp, MI | $88.55 | $88.55 – $88.55 | 21,501 | 1 |
| Joliet, IL | $56.24 | $19.24 – $65.69 | 21,594 | 16 |
| Concord, CA | $135.05 | $22.28 – $135.96 | 21,808 | 3 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $48.69 | $20.55 – $195.92 | 21,905 | 6 |
| Fargo, ND | $51.61 | $21.18 – $383.10 | 22,021 | 43 |
| Greer, SC | $27.61 | $9.48 – $34.37 | 22,038 | 4 |
| Castro Valley, CA | $377.95 | $377.95 – $377.95 | 22,072 | 1 |
| Davenport, IA | $56.64 | $11.90 – $272.50 | 22,085 | 32 |
| Greenville, MS | $63.86 | $31.56 – $64.14 | 22,094 | 2 |
| Schererville, IN | $41.04 | $37.89 – $42.59 | 22,103 | 5 |
| San German, PR | $91.04 | $51.23 – $130.65 | 22,117 | 3 |
| Potsdam, NY | $111.47 | $32.90 – $247.36 | 22,169 | 4 |
| Simi Valley, CA | $102.67 | $45.48 – $131.30 | 22,172 | 4 |
| Fond Du Lac, WI | $54.54 | $53.75 – $219.38 | 22,191 | 3 |
| Carrollton, GA | $35.26 | $10.98 – $96.51 | 22,347 | 15 |
| Christiansburg, VA | $141.74 | $20.69 – $147.70 | 22,410 | 6 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $96.75 | $24.26 – $162.04 | 22,552 | 7 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $152.06 | $7.02 – $245.33 | 22,614 | 6 |
| Lanham, MD | $41.24 | $21.97 – $169.12 | 22,712 | 9 |
| New Iberia, LA | $42.43 | $38.16 – $300.45 | 22,725 | 13 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50.51 | $27.27 – $151.87 | 22,764 | 47 |
| Beverly, MA | $72.46 | $11.78 – $118.56 | 22,805 | 15 |
| Sylmar, CA | $52.32 | $0.00 – $178.93 | 22,870 | 4 |
| Alma, MI | $93.58 | $41.14 – $103.46 | 23,128 | 2 |
| Edinburg, TX | $133.41 | $6.19 – $557.15 | 23,137 | 13 |
| Alamogordo, NM | $250.98 | $36.56 – $322.08 | 23,142 | 8 |
| Harbor City, CA | $184.82 | $0.00 – $197.06 | 23,168 | 11 |
| Valencia, CA | $127.35 | $25.49 – $132.41 | 23,177 | 4 |
| Jamestown, NY | $158.53 | $33.83 – $235.84 | 23,198 | 8 |
| Mullica Hill, NJ | $44.47 | $44.47 – $44.47 | 23,234 | 1 |
| Bay City, MI | $82.19 | $30.95 – $299.42 | 23,259 | 4 |
| Cypress, TX | $34.31 | $16.35 – $48.93 | 23,445 | 17 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $48.19 | $0.00 – $437.34 | 23,474 | 20 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $92.22 | $30.60 – $351.11 | 23,604 | 9 |
| Reston, VA | $100.31 | $37.26 – $149.82 | 23,708 | 5 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $296.13 | $37.16 – $381.27 | 23,790 | 3 |
| Seneca, SC | $36.73 | $21.42 – $40.89 | 23,791 | 4 |
| Mayfield, KY | $311.65 | $35.67 – $466.63 | 23,795 | 3 |
| Farmville, VA | $134.32 | $35.84 – $144.52 | 23,876 | 2 |
| Port Angeles, WA | $146.67 | $66.46 – $146.79 | 23,902 | 2 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26.72 | $13.58 – $151.59 | 23,914 | 35 |
| Skowhegan, ME | $72.92 | $30.82 – $93.58 | 24,061 | 3 |
| Bloomington, IN | $72.33 | $24.38 – $527.73 | 24,100 | 45 |
| Taylor, MI | $92.87 | $92.87 – $92.87 | 24,222 | 1 |
| Livonia, MI | $68.96 | $0.00 – $284.36 | 24,238 | 7 |
| Orange City, FL | $21.50 | $13.03 – $213.62 | 24,248 | 12 |
| Marina Del Rey, CA | $61.74 | $39.15 – $770.77 | 24,255 | 4 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $181.26 | $22.46 – $269.37 | 24,274 | 13 |
| Beavercreek, OH | $177.54 | $34.83 – $187.35 | 24,416 | 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.