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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights, NY | $314.66 | $314.66 – $314.66 | 149 | 1 |
| Annandale, VA | $43.75 | $43.75 – $43.75 | 148 | 1 |
| Mora, MN | $600.44 | $594.50 – $603.47 | 148 | 2 |
| Spencer, TN | $15.23 | $15.23 – $15.23 | 147 | 1 |
| Charlotte, VT | $24.87 | $24.87 – $24.87 | 147 | 1 |
| Spencer, IA | $46.25 | $42.61 – $49.17 | 146 | 2 |
| Afton, WY | $73.02 | $57.71 – $134.81 | 146 | 2 |
| Yorktown Heights, NY | $37.44 | $37.44 – $37.44 | 146 | 1 |
| Longmont, CO | $169.50 | $88.55 – $330.17 | 145 | 4 |
| Concord Twp, OH | $215.48 | $215.48 – $215.48 | 145 | 1 |
| Louisville, CO | $163.39 | $157.03 – $177.14 | 144 | 3 |
| Lutherville, MD | $169.13 | $169.13 – $169.13 | 142 | 1 |
| Portland, TX | $28.42 | $0.00 – $31.05 | 142 | 2 |
| Enid, OK | $41.33 | $27.47 – $77.61 | 141 | 5 |
| Chalmette, LA | $167.16 | $167.16 – $167.16 | 140 | 1 |
| Mooresville, NC | $112.15 | $39.19 – $310.59 | 139 | 3 |
| Mason, OH | $338.42 | $338.42 – $338.42 | 139 | 1 |
| Mountain Brk, AL | $88.69 | $88.69 – $88.69 | 139 | 1 |
| Ontario, OR | $109.76 | $109.76 – $109.76 | 139 | 1 |
| Deltona, FL | $119.34 | $119.34 – $119.34 | 139 | 1 |
| New Caney, TX | $279.55 | $102.66 – $335.14 | 138 | 2 |
| Vienna, VA | $48.11 | $48.11 – $48.11 | 137 | 1 |
| Williamsport, IN | $268.50 | $268.50 – $268.50 | 137 | 1 |
| Chiloquin, OR | $24.07 | $24.07 – $24.07 | 137 | 1 |
| Montvale, NJ | $129.05 | $129.05 – $129.05 | 137 | 1 |
| Garner, NC | $134.86 | $134.86 – $134.86 | 136 | 1 |
| Marks, MS | $80.08 | $80.08 – $80.08 | 136 | 1 |
| Newberg, OR | $293.67 | $90.60 – $533.18 | 136 | 4 |
| Villanova, PA | $157.08 | $157.08 – $157.08 | 136 | 1 |
| Jacksonville, TX | $76.39 | $16.64 – $339.29 | 135 | 2 |
| Purcell, OK | $58.31 | $58.31 – $58.31 | 135 | 1 |
| Broussard, LA | $223.86 | $223.86 – $223.86 | 133 | 1 |
| Luke Afb, AZ | $53.02 | $42.86 – $67.89 | 133 | 2 |
| Boxford, MA | $21.54 | $21.54 – $21.54 | 133 | 1 |
| Williamston, NC | $126.98 | $106.12 – $156.19 | 132 | 2 |
| Powderly, KY | $76.85 | $76.85 – $76.85 | 132 | 1 |
| Watertown, SD | $64.04 | $64.04 – $64.04 | 131 | 1 |
| Lone Tree, CO | $164.98 | $53.33 – $289.97 | 131 | 5 |
| Woodbury, TN | $30.16 | $30.16 – $30.16 | 131 | 1 |
| Fort Belvoir, VA | $24.18 | $22.61 – $24.61 | 131 | 2 |
| Murfressboro, TN | $118.64 | $118.64 – $118.64 | 131 | 1 |
| Kellogg, ID | $42.85 | $42.85 – $42.85 | 129 | 1 |
| Sand Springs, OK | $173.41 | $172.56 – $176.62 | 129 | 2 |
| Sedona, AZ | $233.07 | $119.04 – $389.32 | 128 | 2 |
| Moncks Corner, SC | $374.79 | $374.79 – $374.79 | 128 | 1 |
| Hood River, OR | $677.29 | $53.20 – $742.41 | 127 | 2 |
| Lancaster, WI | $240.05 | $240.05 – $240.05 | 127 | 1 |
| Iowa Falls, IA | $119.29 | $119.29 – $119.29 | 127 | 1 |
| Grapevine, TX | $29.71 | $29.71 – $29.71 | 125 | 1 |
| Carbondale, IL | $359.72 | $108.31 – $402.01 | 125 | 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.