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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, WV | $63.39 | $36.22 – $129.09 | 45,972 | 17 |
| Canovanas, PR | $126.12 | $55.32 – $126.16 | 45,955 | 2 |
| Portsmouth, VA | $136.65 | $0.00 – $629.40 | 45,769 | 18 |
| El Segundo, CA | $31.48 | $5.47 – $191.47 | 45,698 | 44 |
| Newark, OH | $98.32 | $1.33 – $312.68 | 45,636 | 22 |
| Baldwin Park, CA | $141.55 | $26.56 – $258.51 | 45,597 | 12 |
| Laurel, MS | $60.21 | $7.58 – $85.25 | 45,527 | 10 |
| Leesburg, VA | $99.90 | $27.49 – $149.80 | 45,196 | 15 |
| Blue Ash, OH | $29.01 | $22.47 – $41.79 | 45,181 | 30 |
| Toms River, NJ | $51.29 | $23.00 – $66.83 | 45,121 | 15 |
| Warren, OH | $156.02 | $31.41 – $529.49 | 45,053 | 28 |
| Suffolk, VA | $150.12 | $150.12 – $150.12 | 45,018 | 1 |
| Petersburg, VA | $148.20 | $142.55 – $188.15 | 44,877 | 3 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $151.45 | $17.62 – $609.15 | 44,624 | 30 |
| Temple, TX | $44.48 | $10.12 – $537.54 | 44,457 | 55 |
| Chesapeake, VA | $99.85 | $20.12 – $144.80 | 44,357 | 12 |
| Panorama City, CA | $164.68 | $28.40 – $232.08 | 44,261 | 10 |
| Bedford, NH | $26.45 | $6.88 – $49.70 | 44,249 | 32 |
| Palmdale, CA | $119.68 | $11.05 – $124.59 | 44,246 | 4 |
| Winchester, KY | $385.03 | $29.11 – $393.41 | 44,230 | 2 |
| Augusta, GA | $36.80 | $0.00 – $1,115 | 44,221 | 39 |
| Houma, LA | $43.90 | $38.44 – $274.59 | 44,161 | 22 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $26.50 | $19.85 – $699.95 | 44,102 | 10 |
| Lorain, OH | $94.07 | $25.73 – $289.16 | 43,892 | 17 |
| Novi, MI | $62.13 | $62.13 – $62.13 | 43,636 | 1 |
| Englewood, NJ | $109.05 | $18.38 – $148.14 | 43,576 | 10 |
| Columbus, MS | $60.81 | $25.89 – $248.74 | 43,420 | 7 |
| Torrington, CT | $85.75 | $22.25 – $238.80 | 43,392 | 8 |
| Chula Vista, CA | $438.17 | $10.06 – $607.69 | 43,335 | 17 |
| Atlantis, FL | $16.21 | $5.72 – $136.77 | 43,292 | 15 |
| Garden City, MI | $53.72 | $35.33 – $331.03 | 43,072 | 11 |
| Rapid City, SD | $63.69 | $22.92 – $134.69 | 43,068 | 6 |
| Waukesha, WI | $46.50 | $24.88 – $83.01 | 42,972 | 36 |
| Missoula, MT | $25.54 | $11.00 – $52.67 | 42,736 | 17 |
| Livingston, NJ | $58.85 | $0.00 – $235.29 | 42,633 | 24 |
| Albany, GA | $227.62 | $26.43 – $261.80 | 42,590 | 9 |
| Clovis, CA | $10.04 | $5.56 – $101.45 | 42,578 | 10 |
| Lakewood, CA | $100.20 | $25.84 – $181.22 | 42,377 | 7 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $131.84 | $4.59 – $163.04 | 42,145 | 8 |
| Salem, VA | $126.95 | $31.08 – $245.61 | 42,082 | 7 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $104.72 | $25.31 – $150.45 | 42,029 | 15 |
| French Camp, CA | $141.08 | $11.49 – $155.51 | 42,005 | 11 |
| Fremont, CA | $134.90 | $22.72 – $230.78 | 41,923 | 18 |
| Covington, LA | $62.36 | $24.75 – $784.77 | 41,909 | 37 |
| Wexford, PA | $33.72 | $24.92 – $160.11 | 41,899 | 7 |
| Prestonsburg, KY | $195.16 | $33.71 – $266.95 | 41,077 | 6 |
| Clearwater, FL | $15.10 | $2.50 – $309.89 | 40,971 | 35 |
| Casa Grande, AZ | $398.62 | $50.23 – $400.70 | 40,862 | 3 |
| West Islip, NY | $124.65 | $12.00 – $172.25 | 40,527 | 16 |
| Aurora, IL | $56.52 | $43.01 – $82.79 | 40,451 | 23 |
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.