CT angiography of the chest Cost by Hospital

CT angiography of the chest is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2323 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,845median cash price · 2323 hospitals, 52 statestypically $537–$4,844 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,272
Cash / self-pay
$1,845
Insurer-negotiated
$601
Medicare pays
$281
$537$4,844
Median cash $1,845  ·  Medicare $281  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,845 — about 6.6× the Medicare rate ($281). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($561).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,272 list price could save about $1,427 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
St Luke Community Hospital Ronan, MT $277 $461 — 110 min 15.1%
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Enola, PA $280 $195 ★ 4/5 197 min 15.8%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $281 $514 — — 15.3%
Pih Health Downey Hospital Downey, CA $282 $230 ★ 4/5 240 min 16.5%
Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA $295 $193 ★ 4/5 253 min 15.3%
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $296 — ★ 3/5 230 min 14.1%
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc Salisbury, MD $297 $303 ★ 4/5 176 min 13.8%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $300 $300 — — 15.5%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $300 $300 — 315 min 15.8%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $302 $179 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Oxford, OH $303 — ★ 3/5 132 min 15.5%
Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH $303 — ★ 4/5 157 min 14.3%
Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH $303 — ★ 3/5 151 min 15.5%
Fresno Surgical Hospital Fresno, CA $306 $256 — — 14.4%
Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes, IN $307 $313 ★ 2/5 117 min 14.2%
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD $307 $313 ★ 3/5 234 min 14.9%
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, IA $312 $78 ★ 1/5 250 min 13.6%
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $315 $219 — 130 min 14.6%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $316 $190 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $316 $190 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $319 $325 ★ 5/5 231 min 13.5%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $325 $306 — 105 min 15.4%
Calverthealth Medical Center Prince Frederick, MD $329 — ★ 5/5 200 min 14.3%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $331 $193 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD $332 $339 ★ 4/5 208 min 13.7%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for CT angiography of the chest

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,845; Medicare pays $281.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Devoted Health 178
$183
$165 – $1,050
Amerigroup 175
$185
$145 – $773
Medicare 609
$187
$82 – $837
Molina Healthcare 582
$193
$84 – $1,235
Medicaid 369
$193
$69 – $696
Univera 16
$206
$72 – $308
Tricare / VA 425
$211
$87 – $1,621
Centene / Ambetter 816
$245
$97 – $1,127
Highmark 132
$252
$110 – $454
Bright Health 44
$259
$210 – $4,211
Independent Health 34
$263
$90 – $390
EmblemHealth 64
$285
$141 – $936
Priority Health 60
$302
$93 – $2,390
MVP Health Care 82
$306
$93 – $2,151
UCare 73
$308
$135 – $2,681
Oscar Health 163
$313
$175 – $1,492
Kaiser Permanente 234
$320
$180 – $3,177
UnitedHealthcare 1607
$341
$138 – $2,744
UPMC Health Plan 110
$347
$171 – $1,588
SelectHealth 49
$349
$172 – $2,796
Geisinger 72
$352
$129 – $663
Anthem 592
$359
$111 – $1,595
AmeriHealth 238
$382
$129 – $1,279
Humana 1072
$425
$159 – $2,395
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1363
$432
$140 – $3,078
Harvard Pilgrim 61
$492
$187 – $2,411
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 155
$653
$218 – $2,758
Cigna 1209
$692
$183 – $3,781
HealthPartners 282
$719
$165 – $3,079
Aetna 1489
$786
$167 – $3,451
Medica 261
$919
$172 – $3,263
Health Net 329
$1,123
$187 – $6,153
Security Health Plan 65
$1,202
$172 – $2,299
Sanford Health Plan 79
$1,235
$177 – $3,032
Coventry 162
$1,703
$187 – $5,056
Healthcare Highways 41
$1,861
$535 – $3,448
AvMed 65
$2,097
$654 – $5,530
MultiPlan / PHCS network 910
$2,609
$339 – $5,857

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maryland$307
Rhode Island$415
Puerto Rico$514
Arkansas$686
New Jersey$754
Tennessee$910

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHKansas City, MONashville, TNOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALBoston, MALittle Rock, AR

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Kamiar Massrour, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyScottsdale, AZ1,016
Klaus Hagspiel, M.D.Interventional RadiologyCharlottesville, VA908
Patrick NortonInterventional RadiologyCharlottesville, VA875
John Friedman, MDDiagnostic RadiologyWest Hollywood, CA802
Edmund Harris, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCamden, NJ789
Linda Armstrong, DODiagnostic RadiologyAugusta, GA765
Pratik PatelDiagnostic RadiologyGainesville, FL763
Stacey Weisman, MDDiagnostic RadiologyNew York, NY721
Gregory Babigian, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCamden, NJ669
Jeffrey Kanne, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyMadison, WI656
Francisco Contreras, MDDiagnostic RadiologyOrlando, FL645
Neil Anand, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyEdina, MN641

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Does Medicare cover CT angiography of the chest?

Yes — Medicare generally covers CT angiography of the chest. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $281. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $56 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2323 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,845, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,272, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $601, a Medicare rate of about $281. Most cash prices fall between $537 and $4,844 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CT angiography of the chest cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2323 US hospitals is $1,845. Most hospitals fall between $537 and $4,844. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover CT angiography of the chest?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $281). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for CT angiography of the chest?
Medicare pays about $281. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do CT angiography of the chest prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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