CT Scan of Chest Before and After Contrast Cost in New Hampshire
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 21 New Hampshire hospitals. CPT 71270. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Hampshire
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 21 of 21 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | MultiPlan | First Health | BCBS | Centene | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCORD HOSPITAL FRANKLIN FRANKLIN |
$87.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL CONCORD |
$87.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL LACONIA LACONIA |
$87.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER KEENE |
$178 | $58.95 | $59.00 | $49.50 | $88.00 | $70.00 | $61.51 | $61.51 | — |
| DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$367 | $58.94 | $49.10 | $58.94 | $88.00 | $85.00 | $54.80 | $59.51 | — |
| SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER NASHUA |
$799 | $192 | — | $201 | — | — | $195 | $249 | — |
| ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$1,142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW LONDON HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$1,266 | $65.81 | $57.23 | $79.04 | — | — | — | $58.94 | — |
| SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH |
$1,426 | — | — | $710 | — | — | $1,375 | — | — |
| HUGGINS HOSPITAL WOLFEBORO |
$1,644 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $95.00 | — | — | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| COTTAGE HOSPITAL WOODSVILLE |
$1,700 | $38.76 | $38.00 | $39.14 | — | — | $38.00 | — | $32.30 |
| VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLAREMONT |
$1,722 | $2,818 | $283 | $213 | — | — | $2,107 | — | — |
| LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE LITTLETON |
$1,786 | $91.00 | $38.00 | $40.28 | $95.00 | $98.00 | $81.50 | — | $39.52 |
| MAINE HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH CONWAY |
$3,105 | $58.63 | $67.42 | $2,614 | $111 | — | — | $67.79 | $67.42 |
| CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER MANCHESTER |
$4,058 | — | $2,033 | $1,040 | $3,003 | — | — | — | — |
| FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER |
$6,030 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER DERRY |
$7,180 | $4,272 | $1,508 | — | — | $6,103 | — | — | — |
| PLAISTOW EMERGENCY ROOM PLAISTOW |
$7,180 | $4,272 | $1,508 | — | — | $6,103 | — | — | — |
| DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM DOVER |
$10,048 | $6,360 | $2,582 | — | $8,139 | $9,144 | — | — | — |
| PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL PORTSMOUTH |
$10,048 | $6,360 | $2,582 | — | $8,139 | $9,144 | — | — | — |
| SEABROOK EMERGENCY ROOM SEABROOK |
$10,048 | $6,360 | $2,582 | — | $8,139 | $9,144 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 21 New Hampshire hospitals above publish for Ct scan of chest before and after contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 71270 in New Hampshire, Medicare reimburses about $202 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Hampshire range from $87.00 to $10,048 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ct scan of chest before and after contrast cost in New Hampshire?
- Cash prices for ct scan of chest before and after contrast (CPT 71270) in New Hampshire range from $87.00 to $10,048, with a median of $1,722. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of chest before and after contrast in New Hampshire?
- The cheapest New Hampshire hospital published cash price for this procedure is $87.00. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.