CT scan of the chest, with contrast at St. Joseph Medical Center
CPT 71260 · Houston, TX
These are St. Joseph Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated September 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 110 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $173.38, median $2,656.20, highest $18,851.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | $13,662.38 | $13,662.38 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,659.12 | $5,184.75 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $3,540.25 | $10,115.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,197.50 | $2,395.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $2,614.34 | $3,902.00 | 2026-03-05 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX | 4.2 mi | $1,513.44 | $4,729.50 | 2026-04-01 |
| Womans Hospital of Texas,the Houston, TX | 5.8 mi | $6,650.26 | $6,650.26 | 2026-09-01 |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,513.44 | $4,729.50 | 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT THORAX; W CONTRAST line 15546 | outpatient | $173.38 | $6,184.94 | $167.31 – $246.68 |
| CT THORAX; W CONTRAST line 15547 | inpatient | $6,184.94 | $3,710.96 – $6,184.94 | |
| CT THORAX; W CONTRAST line 15548 | outpatient | $6,184.94 | $171.74 – $6,184.94 |
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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