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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juncos, PR | $16.32 | $16.32 – $16.32 | 176 | 1 |
| Hammonton, NJ | $36.99 | $36.99 – $36.99 | 176 | 1 |
| Mount Arlington, NJ | $19.28 | $19.28 – $19.28 | 175 | 1 |
| Wellesley, MA | $22.16 | $22.16 – $22.16 | 174 | 1 |
| Bunkie, LA | $521.84 | $521.84 – $521.84 | 173 | 1 |
| Easthampton, MA | $23.74 | $23.74 – $23.74 | 173 | 1 |
| Wheelersburg, OH | $182.41 | $118.37 – $218.18 | 173 | 2 |
| Linton, IN | $107.76 | $37.08 – $529.68 | 171 | 4 |
| Colorado Spgs, CO | $148.11 | $148.11 – $148.11 | 171 | 1 |
| Lake Worth, FL | $15.83 | $15.83 – $15.83 | 170 | 1 |
| Austell, GA | $155.41 | $138.66 – $165.53 | 170 | 2 |
| Westminster, CO | $176.41 | $69.43 – $198.81 | 169 | 3 |
| Maple Shade, NJ | $26.47 | $26.47 – $26.47 | 168 | 1 |
| Kodiak, AK | $462.47 | $51.14 – $854.67 | 168 | 2 |
| Camp Pendleton, CA | $133.99 | $34.29 – $158.36 | 168 | 2 |
| Chester, NJ | $72.41 | $72.41 – $72.41 | 168 | 1 |
| Lady Lake, FL | $49.82 | $49.82 – $49.82 | 167 | 1 |
| Great Bend, KS | $63.13 | $63.13 – $63.13 | 167 | 1 |
| Mountain Lakes, NJ | $15.26 | $15.26 – $15.26 | 167 | 1 |
| Cocoa, FL | $29.95 | $29.95 – $29.95 | 166 | 1 |
| Kyle, TX | $30.66 | $30.66 – $30.66 | 166 | 1 |
| Andover, OH | $280.59 | $280.59 – $280.59 | 166 | 1 |
| Canon City, CO | $273.07 | $158.17 – $299.42 | 166 | 3 |
| Fulton, MO | $84.32 | $84.32 – $84.32 | 166 | 1 |
| Camden, TN | $50.32 | $46.97 – $60.22 | 166 | 2 |
| Winchester, TN | $42.01 | $38.37 – $52.35 | 165 | 2 |
| Hato Rey, PR | $44.39 | $43.29 – $47.71 | 165 | 2 |
| Superior, MT | $57.90 | $57.90 – $57.90 | 165 | 1 |
| Wright City, OK | $75.51 | $75.51 – $75.51 | 165 | 1 |
| Chipley, FL | $299.06 | $246.73 – $350.14 | 164 | 2 |
| Berlin, MD | $40.42 | $40.42 – $40.42 | 163 | 1 |
| Grantsville, WV | $206.19 | $206.19 – $206.19 | 163 | 1 |
| Big Spring, TX | $27.06 | $27.06 – $27.06 | 162 | 1 |
| Edinboro, PA | $72.00 | $72.00 – $72.00 | 162 | 1 |
| Dickson Cty, PA | $122.04 | $122.04 – $122.04 | 162 | 1 |
| Media, PA | $141.95 | $40.69 – $173.24 | 161 | 2 |
| North Richland Hills, TX | $128.36 | $56.30 – $416.59 | 160 | 2 |
| South Glastonbury, CT | $23.39 | $23.39 – $23.39 | 160 | 1 |
| Corydon, IN | $437.00 | $53.74 – $527.23 | 157 | 3 |
| Los Alamos, NM | $232.57 | $232.57 – $232.57 | 157 | 1 |
| Union Springs, AL | $53.10 | $53.10 – $53.10 | 157 | 1 |
| Agana Heights, GU | $38.82 | $36.28 – $46.69 | 156 | 2 |
| Aliquippa, PA | $121.04 | $63.69 – $194.42 | 155 | 2 |
| Hugo, OK | $61.95 | $56.20 – $63.12 | 154 | 2 |
| Nephi, UT | $65.36 | $45.43 – $73.03 | 153 | 3 |
| Linville, NC | $380.66 | $307.01 – $757.74 | 153 | 2 |
| Estero, FL | $34.15 | $34.15 – $34.15 | 152 | 1 |
| Brattleboro, VT | $44.90 | $42.51 – $45.94 | 152 | 2 |
| Meadville, MS | $94.98 | $94.98 – $94.98 | 151 | 1 |
| Etowah, TN | $43.63 | $19.95 – $46.06 | 150 | 2 |
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.