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CT Scan of Chest Before and After Contrast Cost in New Jersey
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 55 New Jersey hospitals. CPT 71270. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $770
📉 Low $195
📈 High $37,170
🏥 55 hospitals
🏛️ 43 with insurance contracts
🇺🇸 Medicare $217
Hospital comparison — New Jersey
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 55 of 55 hospitals.
Billed more than $770 for this? That gap is evidence.
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| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | Centene | Humana | Medicare | First Health | MultiPlan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER NEWTON |
$195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT CLARE'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BOONTON BOONTON TOWNSHIP |
$203 | $179 | $203 | $314 | $203 | $163 | $203 | — | — |
| SAINT MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTER NEWARK |
$203 | $179 | $203 | $325 | $210 | $203 | $203 | — | — |
| ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL PASSAIC |
$207 | $179 | $207 | $305 | $207 | $166 | $207 | — | — |
| CENTRASTATE MEDICAL CENTER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP |
$227 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JEFFERSON WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL TURNERSVILLE |
$227 | $175 | $181 | $185 | $258 | $181 | $178 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON STRATFORD HOSPITAL STRATFORD |
$227 | $175 | $181 | $185 | $258 | $181 | $178 | — | — |
| JEFFERSON CHERRY HILL HOSPITAL CHERRY HILL |
$227 | $175 | $181 | $185 | $258 | $181 | $178 | — | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL CENTER MONTCLAIR |
$230 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$234 | $203 | $203 | — | $203 | — | — | $837 | $956 |
| HACKETTSTOWN MEDICAL CENTER HACKETTSTOWN |
$238 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GORYEB CHILDRENS CENTER MORRISTOWN |
$238 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHILTON MEDICAL CENTER POMPTON PLAINS |
$238 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OVERLOOK MEDICAL CENTER SUMMIT |
$238 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HACKENSACK MERIDIAN PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER WESTWOOD |
$244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS PARAMUS OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$341 | $44.63 | $166 | $131 | $47.25 | — | — | — | — |
| HSS PARAMUS MIDLAND OUTPATIENT CENTER PARAMUS |
$341 | $44.63 | $166 | $131 | $47.25 | — | $857 | — | — |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING BASKING RIDGE BASKING RIDGE |
$360 | $247 | $63.25 | $280 | — | — | — | — | $324 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING MONMOUTH MIDDLETOWN |
$360 | $247 | $63.25 | $280 | — | — | — | — | $324 |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$596 | $198 | $195 | $221 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,772 | — |
| TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ELIZABETH |
$685 | $198 | $195 | $281 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,191 | — |
| SAINT JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PATERSON |
$727 | $46.85 | $62.47 | $727 | $46.85 | — | — | — | $93.71 |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAMILTON HAMILTON |
$757 | $198 | $195 | $221 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,772 | — |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER TOMS RIVER |
$757 | $198 | $195 | $221 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,191 | — |
| JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER JERSEY CITY |
$759 | $214 | $210 | $221 | $210 | $210 | — | $2,191 | — |
| VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL WILLINGBORO |
$770 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $198 | $10.32 | $187 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA VOORHEES HOSPITAL (WEST JERSEY) VOORHEES |
$770 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $198 | $10.32 | $187 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA MARLTON HOSPITAL MARLTON |
$770 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $198 | $10.32 | $187 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$770 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $198 | $10.32 | $187 | — | — | $70.00 |
| VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL (BURLINGTON COUNTY) MOUNT HOLLY |
$770 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $198 | $10.32 | $187 | — | — | $70.00 |
| ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOMERSET SOMERVILLE |
$781 | $198 | $195 | $221 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,772 | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER LONG BRANCH |
$799 | $198 | $197 | $221 | $197 | $197 | — | $2,191 | — |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHERN CAMPUS LAKEWOOD |
$868 | $198 | $195 | $221 | $195 | $195 | — | $2,191 | — |
| CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER EAST ORANGE |
$875 | $62.08 | $199 | — | $62.08 | — | — | — | — |
| CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER BELLEVILLE |
$919 | $204 | $200 | $221 | $200 | $200 | — | $2,772 | — |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF NEW JERSEY - NEWARK NEWARK |
$939 | $108 | $200 | $221 | $200 | $200 | — | $2,705 | — |
| COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER LIVINGSTON |
$955 | $204 | $200 | $281 | $200 | $200 | — | $2,705 | — |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK |
$962 | $211 | $207 | $276 | $207 | $207 | — | $2,705 | — |
| CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL LONG TERM CARE CENTER - MOUNTAINSIDE MOUNTAINSIDE |
$1,166 | $1,836 | $1,782 | $1,404 | $1,782 | — | — | $1,399 | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER WOODBURY OAK ST. WOODBURY |
$1,189 | $199 | $199 | $487 | $199 | $209 | $199 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MANNINGTON SALEM WOODSTOWN RD. SALEM |
$1,189 | $199 | $199 | $487 | $199 | $209 | $199 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER FRONT ST. ELMER |
$1,189 | $199 | $199 | $487 | $199 | $209 | $199 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER VINELAND W. SHERMAN AVE. VINELAND |
$1,189 | $197 | $197 | $487 | $197 | $207 | $197 | — | — |
| INSPIRA HEALTH CENTER BRIDGETON IRVING AVE. BRIDGETON |
$1,189 | $199 | $199 | $487 | $199 | $209 | $199 | — | — |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER MULLICA HILL MULLICA HILL RD. MULLICA HILL |
$1,189 | $197 | $197 | $487 | $197 | $207 | $197 | — | — |
| THE COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAMDEN |
$2,248 | $18.69 | $65.00 | $80.80 | $216 | $200 | — | — | — |
| SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL NEWARK |
$2,400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CAPE REGIONAL CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE |
$2,645 | $80.00 | $196 | $70.00 | $216 | $200 | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL EAST NEW JERSEY 5TH FLOOR |
$4,888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL NEW JERSEY - RAHWAY RAHWAY |
$4,888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - NEW JERSEY - MORRIS COUNTY DOVER |
$4,888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER BROWNS MILLS |
$6,798 | $182 | $218 | $41.77 | — | $196 | — | — | — |
| SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EASTON AVE NEW BRUNSWICK |
$9,850 | $410 | — | $312 | — | — | $1,389 | — | — |
| CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TRENTON |
$37,170 | $410 | $2,007 | $416 | $195 | $201 | $200 | — | $31,594 |
| CAPITAL HEALTH AT DEBORAH - EMERGENCY SERVICES PENNINGTON |
$37,170 | $410 | $2,007 | $416 | $311 | $201 | $200 | — | $31,594 |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 71270, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,815 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 55 New Jersey 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 Jersey, Medicare reimburses about $217 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Jersey range from $195 to $37,170 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.5x 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 Jersey?
- Cash prices for ct scan of chest before and after contrast (CPT 71270) in New Jersey range from $195 to $37,170, with a median of $770. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of chest before and after contrast in New Jersey?
- The cheapest New Jersey hospital published cash price for this procedure is $195. 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.
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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each New Jersey facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 71270 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.