How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost in New Jersey?

CT scan of the chest with contrast · CPT 71260 · State: New Jersey

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the chest with contrast is about $461, with most between $282 and $1,070 ($269 cash/self-pay). Based on 63 New Jersey hospitals — 36% lower than the national typical of $719. Hospital list charges run about $3,220 (7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$461
New Jersey · $282$1,070
Cash / self-pay
$269
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$3,220
7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 63 New Jersey hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national CT scan of the chest with contrast cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

CT scan of the chest with contrast cost in New Jersey — FAQs

How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the chest with contrast is about $461, with most between $282 and $1,070, based on 63 New Jersey hospitals. That's 36% lower than the national typical of $719.

How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost without insurance in New Jersey?

Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the chest with contrast in New Jersey run around $269. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,220), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my New Jersey hospital bill for a CT scan of the chest with contrast so high?

New Jersey hospital "list" charges for a CT scan of the chest with contrast run about $3,220 — roughly 7× the $461 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a CT scan of the chest with contrast in New Jersey?

Yes. If a New Jersey hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $461), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New Jersey hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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