Imaging

Coronary artery calcium score (CT heart) cost in Virginia

Coronary artery calcium score (CT heart) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Virginia

$159Typical
$78.25 – $1,573Most listed prices

From 69 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Virginia.

Nationwide typical: $160 (most listed prices $72.32–$908).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Frequently sold as a flat cash-price promotion.

Cheapest in Virginia

Total price

Coronary artery calcium score (CT heart)

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$45.85Lowest est. total
$159Typical
$1,610Highest

In Virginia, from 70 providers. Most listed prices: $78.25–$1,573.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Sentara Leigh Hospital
    Hospital · Norfolk, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  2. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
    Hospital · Norfolk, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  3. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
    Hospital · Woodbridge, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  4. Sentara Obici Hospital
    Hospital · Suffolk, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
    Hospital · Virginia Beach, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  6. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
    Hospital · Virginia Beach, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $45

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Dickenson Community Hospital
    Hospital · Clintwood, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.13est. $45.85 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Lee County Community Hospital
    Hospital · Pennington Gap, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.13est. $45.85 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Johnston Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Abingdon, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.35est. $46.07 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Lonesome Pine Hospital
    Hospital · Big Stone Gap, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.35est. $46.07 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. Russell County Hospital
    Hospital · Lebanon, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.35est. $46.07 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. Smyth County Community Hospital
    Hospital · Marion, VA
    Heart CT for coronary calcium score, without contrast
    Scan only
    $7.35est. $46.07 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

See all prices for Coronary artery calcium score (CT heart)

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.