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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton, OH | $273.72 | $273.72 – $273.72 | 378 | 1 |
| Del Mar, CA | $113.92 | $113.92 – $113.92 | 377 | 1 |
| Gold Beach, OR | $47.70 | $47.70 – $47.70 | 375 | 1 |
| Dedham, MA | $77.36 | $73.22 – $202.47 | 375 | 2 |
| Emporia, KS | $150.23 | $150.23 – $150.23 | 374 | 1 |
| Many, LA | $545.49 | $83.48 – $602.37 | 374 | 2 |
| Terrytown, LA | $54.80 | $46.12 – $87.89 | 373 | 4 |
| Jamestown, OH | $243.82 | $243.82 – $243.82 | 373 | 1 |
| Birmingham, MI | $56.98 | $56.98 – $56.98 | 373 | 1 |
| Riverview, FL | $85.88 | $19.57 – $257.63 | 371 | 3 |
| Kane, PA | $57.47 | $41.40 – $87.12 | 370 | 2 |
| Quitman, MS | $69.79 | $69.79 – $69.79 | 369 | 1 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $211.43 | $130.02 – $466.64 | 368 | 2 |
| Bedford, OH | $198.83 | $194.27 – $263.80 | 366 | 2 |
| Radnor, PA | $51.15 | $43.89 – $76.85 | 366 | 3 |
| Buckeye, WV | $514.76 | $59.84 – $604.25 | 365 | 2 |
| Martin, TN | $42.31 | $20.31 – $81.43 | 364 | 3 |
| Gardnerville, NV | $200.60 | $200.60 – $200.60 | 364 | 1 |
| Lake Wales, FL | $208.44 | $86.99 – $223.06 | 363 | 2 |
| Healdsburg, CA | $551.01 | $509.51 – $634.00 | 363 | 2 |
| Auburn, IN | $212.12 | $120.48 – $337.47 | 361 | 5 |
| Stanley, ND | $287.21 | $287.21 – $287.21 | 361 | 1 |
| Seminole, OK | $77.57 | $69.80 – $103.79 | 357 | 3 |
| Chicopee, MA | $77.25 | $71.01 – $92.77 | 354 | 4 |
| Shepherdsville, KY | $84.96 | $79.52 – $90.13 | 353 | 2 |
| West Memphis, AR | $71.21 | $69.36 – $77.83 | 353 | 2 |
| Monaca, PA | $57.43 | $57.28 – $58.60 | 353 | 2 |
| Grundy Center, IA | $176.93 | $176.93 – $176.93 | 352 | 1 |
| Peebles, OH | $182.11 | $182.11 – $182.11 | 352 | 1 |
| Wabasha, MN | $129.02 | $111.60 – $346.72 | 351 | 2 |
| Stockton, MO | $136.02 | $136.02 – $136.02 | 351 | 1 |
| Zion, IL | $56.30 | $56.30 – $56.30 | 349 | 1 |
| Houston, MO | $156.36 | $131.51 – $313.35 | 348 | 3 |
| Jersey Village, TX | $99.62 | $99.62 – $99.62 | 347 | 1 |
| Ferguson, NC | $33.74 | $33.74 – $33.74 | 345 | 1 |
| Mays Landing, NJ | $31.11 | $31.11 – $31.11 | 342 | 1 |
| Winton, CA | $268.20 | $268.20 – $268.20 | 342 | 1 |
| Lake City, FL | $167.37 | $167.37 – $167.37 | 340 | 1 |
| Georgetown, TX | $38.08 | $38.08 – $38.08 | 340 | 1 |
| Pacific Palisades, CA | $157.25 | $156.11 – $183.53 | 338 | 2 |
| Blackshear, GA | $671.38 | $671.38 – $671.38 | 337 | 1 |
| Tahlequah, OK | $124.66 | $118.85 – $133.93 | 335 | 2 |
| Clinton, UT | $57.08 | $57.08 – $57.08 | 335 | 1 |
| Crystal City, MO | $232.36 | $119.06 – $251.35 | 333 | 4 |
| Eufaula, OK | $77.41 | $43.77 – $101.63 | 332 | 2 |
| Whitwell, TN | $13.93 | $13.93 – $13.93 | 332 | 1 |
| Rancho Cucamongo, CA | $50.12 | $50.12 – $50.12 | 332 | 1 |
| Newberry, MI | $155.78 | $155.78 – $155.78 | 330 | 1 |
| Odessa, MO | $188.96 | $188.96 – $188.96 | 330 | 1 |
| Peru, IN | $135.62 | $135.62 – $135.62 | 329 | 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.