Imaging
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening cost in North Carolina
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening 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 North Carolina
From 111 hospital and 2 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $409 (most listed prices $187–$1,599).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in North Carolina
Total price
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
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.
In North Carolina, from 112 providers. Most listed prices: $207–$801.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $158
- $158
- Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas$174HospitalEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $120
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Caldwell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Betsy Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bladen County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $128
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hoke Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: ECU Health Chowan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rutherford Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $151
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iredell Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Granville Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $155
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UNC Health Southeastern price file · checked Sep 2026 - $63.60est. $158 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Nash Hospitals price file · checked Oct 2026
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.