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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $46.58 | $34.90 – $75.20 | 18,747 | 13 |
| Lake Zurich, IL | $43.89 | $34.46 – $54.74 | 18,741 | 5 |
| Oceanside, NY | $152.81 | $24.78 – $182.34 | 18,721 | 9 |
| Clovis, NM | $272.80 | $272.80 – $272.80 | 18,667 | 1 |
| Mount Holly, NJ | $131.00 | $27.91 – $283.48 | 18,634 | 4 |
| Liberty, MO | $28.13 | $10.53 – $234.98 | 18,616 | 14 |
| Reedley, CA | $32.19 | $32.17 – $45.25 | 18,540 | 2 |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | $36.72 | $25.01 – $118.91 | 18,533 | 15 |
| Brooksville, FL | $31.14 | $8.79 – $259.90 | 18,521 | 12 |
| Cleveland, MS | $74.42 | $47.47 – $79.32 | 18,488 | 2 |
| Burlingame, CA | $102.77 | $31.62 – $146.69 | 18,466 | 11 |
| Steubenville, OH | $127.57 | $29.75 – $231.94 | 18,399 | 8 |
| Riverdale, GA | $173.05 | $22.17 – $226.53 | 18,386 | 5 |
| Wilson, NC | $30.36 | $27.30 – $317.95 | 18,278 | 5 |
| Dublin, OH | $106.34 | $17.52 – $246.52 | 18,243 | 10 |
| Madison Heights, MI | $76.50 | $10.79 – $192.32 | 18,233 | 6 |
| Pine Bluff, AR | $41.93 | $41.08 – $242.06 | 18,218 | 3 |
| South Hill, VA | $220.24 | $220.24 – $220.24 | 18,213 | 1 |
| Suffern, NY | $132.34 | $20.84 – $279.19 | 18,202 | 4 |
| Hoover, AL | $29.81 | $11.10 – $86.62 | 18,172 | 13 |
| Rockport, ME | $71.44 | $31.76 – $88.05 | 18,131 | 3 |
| East Providence, RI | $42.85 | $34.26 – $69.70 | 18,075 | 8 |
| Brookhaven, MS | $88.27 | $3.52 – $271.12 | 18,050 | 6 |
| Franklin, KY | $189.66 | $32.48 – $611.20 | 18,049 | 5 |
| Thibodaux, LA | $60.31 | $37.98 – $318.34 | 18,028 | 9 |
| Humacao, PR | $62.03 | $0.47 – $69.32 | 17,947 | 6 |
| Lancaster, SC | $21.55 | $14.81 – $294.77 | 17,925 | 9 |
| Starkville, MS | $74.05 | $13.35 – $107.11 | 17,868 | 4 |
| Tappahannock, VA | $163.29 | $30.73 – $205.37 | 17,853 | 3 |
| Lewiston, NY | $114.65 | $46.14 – $200.28 | 17,843 | 6 |
| Payson, AZ | $297.70 | $49.94 – $530.65 | 17,673 | 3 |
| Burr Ridge, IL | $52.76 | $39.25 – $213.76 | 17,599 | 5 |
| Longview, TX | $61.76 | $10.37 – $263.46 | 17,596 | 17 |
| Mayfield Hts, OH | $162.02 | $26.18 – $185.80 | 17,488 | 7 |
| Cleveland, TN | $29.52 | $25.41 – $174.91 | 17,468 | 14 |
| Queen Creek, AZ | $430.74 | $430.74 – $430.74 | 17,407 | 1 |
| Bethesda, MD | $42.92 | $21.02 – $302.12 | 17,400 | 18 |
| Harlan, KY | $479.26 | $34.56 – $498.38 | 17,372 | 2 |
| Denison, TX | $36.04 | $12.07 – $263.79 | 17,353 | 14 |
| Mount Vernon, KY | $192.86 | $30.81 – $347.43 | 17,350 | 2 |
| Denville, NJ | $85.29 | $18.46 – $122.81 | 17,311 | 9 |
| Clarksdale, MS | $35.05 | $0.00 – $62.00 | 17,264 | 5 |
| Trenton, MI | $98.28 | $95.95 – $404.58 | 17,252 | 6 |
| Chino Hills, CA | $28.06 | $0.00 – $45.66 | 17,238 | 4 |
| Statesville, NC | $41.78 | $33.51 – $466.79 | 17,185 | 7 |
| East Orange, NJ | $44.97 | $23.48 – $58.24 | 17,159 | 2 |
| Galax, VA | $155.53 | $22.21 – $171.55 | 17,133 | 5 |
| Placentia, CA | $81.21 | $81.21 – $81.21 | 17,091 | 1 |
| Grundy, VA | $121.34 | $24.73 – $385.48 | 17,037 | 4 |
| Gardena, CA | $104.00 | $29.21 – $260.46 | 17,017 | 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.