Coronary calcium CT CPT 75571
What does a calcium scan cost near you?
A 15-minute CT that measures the calcified plaque already in your heart arteries. We call the imaging centers, ask the cash price, and publish it with the date we checked.
Get the one-page score guide
What your calcium score means — and typical rescan windows. Educational, not medical advice. No spam, and your address never goes to a clinic.
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What the number means
Full guide- 0 No identifiable calcified plaque
- 1–10 Minimal calcified plaque
- 11–100 Mild plaque
- 101–400 Moderate plaque
- Over 400 Extensive plaque
- 15 min Start to finish, most of it paperwork
- No needles No IV, no contrast dye, no fasting
- CPT 75571 The billing code to ask for by name
- Cash price What the facility charges without insurance
20%
of heart attacks now happen before the age of 40 — read the ACC study
How it works
Three steps. We do the first one. You do the other two.
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Find a cash price
Search your ZIP above. Every listing shows the self-pay price the facility quoted us, the date we checked, and whether they want a referral. No hospital list prices.
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Get a referral if you need one
Most sites want an order from a clinician first. Each card says Required, Not required, or Ask when you call. Your own doctor can usually write it in one visit.
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Fifteen minutes on the table
No fasting, no contrast, no needles. You lie still for a few minutes. Most places have the score back to your clinician within a few days.
What the number means
The scan reports an Agatston score: a measure of calcified plaque burden, not a diagnosis.
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0
No identifiable calcified plaque. Generally low risk of coronary artery disease.
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1–10
Minimal calcified plaque. Generally considered low risk.
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11–100
Mild plaque. Worth discussing risk-factor modification with your doctor.
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101–400
Moderate plaque. Follow up with your doctor on next steps.
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Over 400
Extensive plaque. Higher risk. Prompt clinician follow-up.
A calcium score is one data point, not a diagnosis. What it means for you is a conversation with a licensed clinician.
Get the one-page score guide
What your calcium score means — and typical rescan windows. Educational, not medical advice. No spam, and your address never goes to a clinic.
Not wired up yet. Set email_capture.action in
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People on X are talking about calcium CT scans
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“We are not doctors - but we understand ROI - and the Calcium CT Scan at ~$100 / 30 mins is massive ROI on heart attack prevention / life extension. Get. It. Done”
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“.@altcap thank you for saving my life. Read your calcium CT post and went in to get it. $200, 5 minutes. My doctor calls me the next day to let me know there is blockage around my heart. My mom had a heart attack a month ago so thank you for recommending this test. I’m 35 btw.”
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“Thank you for bringing it up!! That's how I learned about it — and it wasn't long after a childhood friend of mine suddenly died from his heart stopping — now I tell everyone about Calcium CT scans”
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a calcium CT scan cost?
Cash prices in Florida and New York City generally run from about $99 to $400 depending on the facility. That is the self-pay price, not the hospital list price. Use the finder above for the number each listed site quoted us, then confirm it on the phone — facilities change prices without telling us.
Is the scan invasive?
No. It is a non-contrast CT. Nothing is injected and nothing is cut. You lie on the table with electrodes on your chest for a few minutes.
How long does it take?
The scan itself is a few minutes. Budget 15 to 30 minutes at the facility including check-in and positioning. No fasting and no prep.
Do I need a referral?
Often, yes. Most Florida and New York City imaging sites want a prescription or order from a clinician before they will schedule. Each listing says Required, Not required, or Ask when you call. If a site does not require one, it will say so.
What does the scan actually measure?
It measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries and reports it as an Agatston score. It is a measure of plaque burden. It is not a picture of a blockage and it does not see soft, non-calcified plaque.
Is there radiation?
Yes, a small amount — roughly comparable to a mammogram. Whether that trade is worth it for you is a question for your clinician.
Will insurance cover it?
Usually not, which is why the cash price exists. Many people pay with an HSA or FSA card. Listings note where we were told HSA and FSA are accepted. Confirm with the facility.
Do you book my appointment?
No. We are a directory. You call the facility or use its own booking link. We never see your name, your appointment, or your score.