CPT 71250: CT Scan of Chest (Without Contrast)
CT scan of the chest without contrast — used to evaluate the lungs, detect pulmonary embolism (with contrast), assess pneumonia, nodules, and chest pain.
Category: Imaging | Typical bill: $700 - $3,500
⚠️ Prior authorization: Varies by plan
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Why your CT Scan of Chest (Without Contrast) bill looks so high
Hospitals bill a "rack rate" that is often 2-10x higher than what Medicare pays or what insurers actually reimburse. The fair range for CPT 71250 is roughly $700 - $3,500 — but many facilities bill far beyond it.
Common reasons 71250 claims get denied
- Denied: routine PE workup considered not medically necessary. Ask your physician to document symptoms (shortness of breath, chest pain, risk factors) in the chart before appeal.
Chest CTs are frequently tied to D-dimer results. If the scan was ordered without appropriate workup, the appeal should stress the documented symptoms.
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