Chest CT scan with contrast cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye as an inpatient: from $1,328.28 to $1,328.28, with a median of $1,328.28. Across Kentucky, the median is $3,140.45 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 71260, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Ct Scan Of Chest Contrast - Ct Chest W Contrast | $1,328.28 | $3,320.70 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,328.28, median $1,328.28, highest $1,328.28.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,234.37 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A chest CT with contrast uses X-rays and dye injected into a vein to make detailed pictures of the lungs, blood vessels, lymph nodes and other chest tissues. It is used to look at masses, enlarged lymph nodes, infections and for cancer staging.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan; the contrast agent may appear as a separate line on some bills. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.