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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, NH | $157.73 | $17.62 – $239.91 | 15,619 | 8 |
| Newton, NJ | $134.34 | $27.62 – $669.28 | 15,614 | 4 |
| Abilene, TX | $35.57 | $7.44 – $179.99 | 15,602 | 12 |
| Shawano, WI | $265.00 | $265.00 – $265.00 | 15,592 | 1 |
| Clackamas, OR | $117.45 | $31.28 – $641.88 | 15,585 | 30 |
| Sarasota, FL | $23.73 | $0.41 – $110.61 | 15,555 | 20 |
| Downers Grove, IL | $54.53 | $48.91 – $60.82 | 15,523 | 9 |
| Amarillo, TX | $45.23 | $6.03 – $168.56 | 15,454 | 31 |
| Texarkana, TX | $46.12 | $19.02 – $289.28 | 15,453 | 16 |
| Newburyport, MA | $47.59 | $20.03 – $113.20 | 15,427 | 10 |
| Lake Forest, IL | $62.75 | $25.80 – $250.50 | 15,417 | 11 |
| Chardon, OH | $86.65 | $26.77 – $274.74 | 15,412 | 9 |
| Ripley, WV | $116.44 | $38.24 – $451.64 | 15,373 | 3 |
| Brookfield, WI | $34.02 | $26.32 – $44.63 | 15,305 | 4 |
| Templeton, MA | $29.54 | $23.35 – $46.45 | 15,300 | 6 |
| Brunswick, ME | $76.96 | $24.12 – $89.17 | 15,225 | 6 |
| Danville, IN | $55.01 | $7.53 – $404.18 | 15,206 | 17 |
| Rhinelander, WI | $51.32 | $31.48 – $55.26 | 15,201 | 7 |
| Onancock, VA | $127.18 | $127.18 – $127.18 | 15,184 | 1 |
| Martinsville, VA | $155.78 | $20.45 – $184.96 | 15,182 | 4 |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | $73.28 | $60.43 – $375.13 | 15,117 | 2 |
| Sartell, MN | $37.12 | $27.79 – $257.66 | 15,075 | 26 |
| Carmel, IN | $57.40 | $20.82 – $444.82 | 15,069 | 21 |
| Los Alamitos, CA | $70.39 | $23.92 – $200.10 | 15,064 | 8 |
| Kennewick, WA | $112.76 | $26.47 – $187.80 | 15,028 | 6 |
| Dyersburg, TN | $22.72 | $20.81 – $85.18 | 14,999 | 5 |
| Roanoke, IN | $34.02 | $26.76 – $44.48 | 14,904 | 2 |
| Palos Heights, IL | $37.44 | $28.43 – $69.48 | 14,884 | 12 |
| Norway, ME | $76.27 | $26.52 – $89.09 | 14,876 | 3 |
| Noblesville, IN | $41.77 | $11.62 – $256.84 | 14,863 | 3 |
| Dover, NH | $306.20 | $0.00 – $325.18 | 14,845 | 4 |
| Elkins, WV | $88.03 | $53.80 – $101.89 | 14,819 | 4 |
| Merrillville, IN | $53.61 | $10.62 – $325.15 | 14,809 | 13 |
| Kailua, HI | $296.93 | $24.71 – $413.72 | 14,802 | 5 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $175.73 | $92.30 – $176.53 | 14,782 | 2 |
| Gig Harbor, WA | $146.69 | $146.69 – $146.69 | 14,751 | 1 |
| Summersville, WV | $160.02 | $47.70 – $813.94 | 14,678 | 5 |
| Silver City, NM | $315.61 | $44.81 – $480.64 | 14,674 | 4 |
| Greenwood, MS | $76.35 | $24.21 – $87.63 | 14,665 | 3 |
| Greenbrae, CA | $334.93 | $46.57 – $426.68 | 14,660 | 6 |
| Escanaba, MI | $92.06 | $36.31 – $137.44 | 14,657 | 5 |
| Bethel, AK | $42.92 | $42.92 – $42.92 | 14,617 | 1 |
| Davis, CA | $218.85 | $47.25 – $375.74 | 14,616 | 4 |
| Lisle, IL | $46.41 | $15.75 – $55.26 | 14,598 | 6 |
| Houlton, ME | $66.92 | $66.92 – $66.92 | 14,585 | 1 |
| Westminster, CA | $21.18 | $21.18 – $21.18 | 14,579 | 1 |
| Biloxi, MS | $81.37 | $11.73 – $732.06 | 14,567 | 10 |
| West Reading, PA | $64.35 | $13.94 – $593.31 | 14,561 | 29 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $67.73 | $0.00 – $221.69 | 14,518 | 7 |
| North Miami Beach, FL | $20.88 | $7.55 – $367.44 | 14,496 | 16 |
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.