Imaging
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening cost in Virginia
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 Virginia
From 80 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $409 (most listed prices $187–$1,599).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Virginia
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 Virginia, from 81 providers. Most listed prices: $184–$769.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $120
- $120
- Lynchburg General Hospital$120Hospital · LynchburgEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $91.05
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Smyth County Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $111
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: VCU Community Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $111
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.40est. $120 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Bedford Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southampton Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $127
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52.15est. $146 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Buchanan General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: VCU Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Fauquier Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150 per visit
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Self-pay pricing.
Source: communityradiologyofvirginia.com · checked Oct 2026 - $166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterLow-dose CT lung cancer screening, without contrastScan only$166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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.