Coronary calcium score cost without insurance
The median cash price for Coronary calcium score CT is $165.50 across 2,220 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price. Most hospitals (the middle 80%) charge between $50.00 and $1,000.76.
A coronary calcium score is a quick CT scan of the heart, without contrast dye, that measures calcium in the heart's arteries. It is used to estimate the risk of heart disease in people without symptoms. Many insurers do not cover it, so imaging centers often set a flat self-pay price. A coronary CT angiography (75574) uses contrast dye to show the arteries themselves and costs more. If you have chest pain right now, call 911 instead of scheduling a scan.
Collected Oct 26, 2026 One price per hospital, from each hospital's own price file
Coronary calcium score prices by type
75571 is the calcium score without contrast and is used in the state table. 75574 is a coronary CT angiography with contrast and includes a calcium score.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Middle 80% | Median | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary calcium score CT CT of the heart without contrast dye to measure coronary calcium · code 75571 | 2,220 | $50.00–$1,000.76 | $165.50 | $88.91median 1.9× |
| Coronary CT angiography CT angiography of the heart arteries with contrast dye (coronary CTA), including calcium score · code 75574 | 2,002 | $398.80–$4,222.40 | $1,400.27 | $356.43median 3.9× |
What the hospital price covers
The price is for the CT scan. The radiologist's reading is sometimes billed separately, and a visit with your doctor to discuss the result is a separate charge.
“Most charge” is the middle 80% of hospitals (10th to 90th percentile), so one mistyped line in a hospital file cannot stretch it. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price for the code. “Medicare” is Medicare's 2026 national base rate for the same service outside a hospital stay, including the patient's share (the hospital outpatient, lab or hospital clinic rate); “median 3×” means the median cash price is three times that rate.
Coronary calcium score CT: median by state
States with at least 5 hospitals, cheapest median first. Pick a state for its coronary calcium score prices and cheapest hospitals.
- Arkansas$60.61
- Wisconsin$64.35
- Utah$69.00
- Louisiana$80.08
- Maryland$82.48
- Missouri$84.50
- Iowa$88.00
- Mississippi$89.36
- Rhode Island$90.50
- Oklahoma$98.40
- New Jersey$99.00
- West Virginia$99.00
- Georgia$100.00
- Tennessee$101.15
- South Carolina$108.63
- Minnesota$111.48
- Wyoming$113.47
- Hawaii$125.40
- Kentucky$126.95
- Maine$131.24
- Oregon$132.50
- Washington$132.96
- Idaho$137.38
- Nebraska$138.75
- Michigan$150.00
- Alabama$168.13
- Connecticut$171.60
- Pennsylvania$181.60
- Indiana$183.12
- Texas$189.50
- Kansas$198.00
- Massachusetts$198.09
- New Mexico$201.15
- Delaware$210.38
- New York$213.75
- Alaska$215.65
- Illinois$221.00
- Virginia$224.70
- North Carolina$237.25
- New Hampshire$252.34
- South Dakota$261.60
- Ohio$282.53
- Colorado$319.00
- Arizona$326.50
- California$416.00
- Montana$427.73
- North Dakota$428.80
- Florida$585.00
- Nevada$1,527.67
Coronary calcium score CT: median by metro area
Metro areas with at least 10 hospitals.
- Atlanta, GA$100.00
- Austin, TX$206.29
- Boston, MA$275.00
- Charlotte, NC$99.58
- Chicago, IL$273.75
- Cincinnati, OH$213.00
- Cleveland, OH$225.00
- Columbus, OH$366.60
- Dallas, TX$136.50
- Denver, CO$949.71
- Detroit, MI$118.00
- Houston, TX$490.88
- Indianapolis, IN$231.60
- Jacksonville, FL$61.38
- Kansas City, MO$183.40
- Little Rock, AR$60.61
- Los Angeles, CA$416.00
- Louisville, KY$131.25
- Memphis, TN$40.35
- Miami, FL$794.13
- Minneapolis, MN$111.48
- Nashville, TN$144.42
- New Orleans, LA$51.84
- New York, NY$104.19
- Orlando, FL$952.05
- Philadelphia, PA$181.60
- Phoenix, AZ$614.76
- Pittsburgh, PA$385.00
- Portland, OR$75.75
- Providence, RI$92.50
- Richmond, VA$1,534.00
- Riverside, CA$416.00
- Sacramento, CA$644.00
- San Antonio, TX$767.43
- San Diego, CA$416.00
- San Francisco, CA$313.60
- Seattle, WA$106.33
- Tampa, FL$1,395.60
- Tulsa, OK$180.30
- Virginia Beach, VA$45.00
- Washington, DC$364.00
Paying cash: what to do
- Ask whether the price includes the radiologist's report; many centers quote one flat price for scan and report.
- Imaging centers and heart clinics often charge much less than hospitals for the same scan, so compare several.
- Ask your doctor whether a calcium score fits your age and risk; it is not meant for people who already have symptoms.
Questions
How much does a coronary calcium score cost without insurance?
The median hospital cash price for Coronary calcium score CT (code 75571) is $165.50 across 2,220 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price; most charge $50.00 to $1,000.76. By state, the median runs from $60.61 in Arkansas to $1,527.67 in Nevada. The price is for the CT scan. The radiologist's reading is sometimes billed separately, and a visit with your doctor to discuss the result is a separate charge.
Does insurance cover a coronary calcium score?
Often not. Coverage depends on the plan and on your risk factors, which is why many centers sell the scan for a flat self-pay price.
Do I need a doctor's order for a calcium score?
Rules differ by state and facility. Some imaging centers accept self-referral for this scan, others require an order.
How long does the scan take?
The scan itself takes a few minutes. Plan on about 15 to 30 minutes at the center.