CPT 71260 Radiology
CT chest with contrast Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$87
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$265
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$179
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$97
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.24
Work RVU
1.35
Facility PE RVU
0.09
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $193 | $251 — $387 |
| AK — ALASKA* | $112 | $168 — $280 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $150 | $195 — $301 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $148 | $193 — $296 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $163 | $212 — $326 |
| AZ — Phoenix | $89 | $133 — $222 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — CHICO | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — FRESNO | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $191 | $249 — $382 |
| CA — Los Angeles | $99 | $149 — $248 |
| CA — MADERA | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — MERCED | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — MODESTO | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — NAPA | $209 | $271 — $417 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $190 | $248 — $381 |
| CA — REDDING | $179 | $233 — $358 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $179 | $233 — $358 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CT chest with contrast cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $87. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $179. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $97.
How much does CT chest with contrast cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $87.