Chest CT scan with contrast cost in Weirton, WV — inpatient
In Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye as an inpatient: from $1,004.26 to $1,004.26, with a median of $1,004.26. Across West Virginia, the median is $1,099.00 at 24 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 71260, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Medical Center East &TRINITY Medical Center West Steubenville, OH · (740) 264-7212 CT-THORAX W/CONTRAST | $1,004.26 | $2,025.00 | — | 50% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,004.26, median $1,004.26, highest $1,004.26.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $792.88 — 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.