CT scan of the chest, with contrast at Buffalo Hospital
CPT 71260 · Buffalo, MN
These are Buffalo Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 16, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 12 Minnesota hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $431.81, median $581.94, highest $912.46. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | 19.7 mi | $598.14 | $1,135.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN | 26.0 mi | $431.81 | $899.60 | 2026-06-17 |
| North Memorial Health Hospital Robbinsdale, MN | 27.3 mi | $598.14 | $1,135.00 | 2026-09-25 |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | 32.5 mi | $579.14 | $1,444.22 | 2026-02-06 |
| M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | 32.6 mi | $579.14 | $1,444.22 | 2026-02-06 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | 33.4 mi | $431.81 | $899.60 | 2026-06-16 |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming, MN | 38.1 mi | $579.14 | $1,444.22 | 2026-02-05 |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | 39.0 mi | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | 2026-06-16 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 71260 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCHG CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 2174 | outpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $167.11 – $1,629.40 |
| HCHG CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 2173 | inpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $723.94 – $1,629.40 |
| HCHG CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 2175 | outpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $171.73 – $189.81 |
| HCHG RAD CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 5578 | inpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $723.94 – $1,629.40 |
| HCHG RAD CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 5579 | outpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $167.11 – $1,629.40 |
| HCHG RAD CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC line 5580 | outpatient | $912.46 | $1,629.40 | $171.73 – $189.81 |
| HCHG RAD CT CHEST W CONTRAST DIAGNOSTIC ADD-ON line 5581 | inpatient | $456.29 | $814.80 | $362.02 – $814.80 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.