How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost in San Antonio?
CT scan of the chest with contrast · CPT 71260 · Metro area: San Antonio
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the chest with contrast is about $283, with most between $236 and $827 ($7,882 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 61% lower than the national typical of $719. Hospital list charges run about $8,276 (29.2× higher).
Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs
How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the chest with contrast is about $283, with most between $236 and $827, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 61% lower than the national typical of $719.
How much does a CT scan of the chest with contrast cost without insurance in San Antonio?
Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the chest with contrast in San Antonio run around $7,882. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $8,276), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my San Antonio hospital bill for a CT scan of the chest with contrast so high?
San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a CT scan of the chest with contrast run about $8,276 — roughly 29.2× the $283 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 San Antonio?
Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $283), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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