CT scan of the chest, with contrast at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
CPT 71260 · Charlotte, NC
These are Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated December 4, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 13 North Carolina hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $1,279.53, median $1,432.50, highest $1,608.98. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | 5.4 mi | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 9.3 mi | $1,432.50 | $2,865.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | 10.2 mi | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | 2025-12-05 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | 11.2 mi | $1,432.50 | $2,865.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NC | 13.5 mi | $1,432.50 | $2,865.00 | 2026-03-30 |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | 25.4 mi | $1,279.53 | $4,739.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | 28.1 mi | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | 2025-12-04 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, NC | 29.3 mi | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | 2025-12-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC CT CHEST W/ CONTRAST line 20372 | outpatient | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | $611.41 – $3,217.95 |
| HC CT CHEST W/ CONTRAST line 193042 | inpatient | $1,608.98 | $3,217.95 | $997.56 – $2,831.80 |
| CT THORAX DX C+ mod 26 line 2329775 | both | $51.48 – $238.49 | ||
| CT THORAX DX C+ line 2329776 | both | $154.35 – $1,284.26 | ||
| CT THORAX DX C+ mod TC line 2424278 | both | $102.87 – $108.01 |
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.
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