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CT Scan of the Chest, Without Contrast

Tennessee rates for HCPCS 71250

A detailed cross-sectional imaging exam of the chest using X-rays, performed without contrast dye. It gives a clear view of the lungs, airways, and surrounding structures, and is commonly used to evaluate lung nodules, chronic cough, or other lung conditions. Skipping contrast dye is often chosen when the lung tissue itself, rather than blood vessels, is the main focus.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does CT Scan of the Chest, Without Contrast cost?

$269

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $269 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $170 to $331.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $269 · 10th to 90th $129 to $501
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $269

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$467.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$316.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$295.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$97.72
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$338.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$309.03
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$257.04

Where Tennessee sits

The same service costs 2.6 times more in Wisconsin than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Tennessee $269 · 7th of 51
WI $380TX $145

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.