Lung cancer screening CT cost in Nevada, MO — inpatient
In Nevada, MO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye as an inpatient: from $235.80 to $235.80, with a median of $235.80. Across Missouri, the median is $435.11 at 48 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 71271, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City Hospital Nevada, MO · (417) 667-3355 CT CHEST LOW DOSE | $235.80 | $524.00 | — | 55% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $235.80, median $235.80, highest $235.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $235.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A low-dose CT for lung cancer screening uses a lower amount of radiation to look for early lung cancer in people without symptoms. It is offered to certain adults based on their age and smoking history, usually as a yearly scan.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the low-dose scan. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately, and a shared decision-making visit with a clinician is billed as its own service.