Coronary calcium CT CPT 75571
What does a calcium score test cost near you?
Compare imaging centers, listed self-pay prices, referral requirements, and scheduling numbers. A coronary calcium CT measures calcified plaque in the arteries of your heart.
Most prices are what each facility publishes; a listing marked Verified is one we have confirmed by phone. Confirm the details with the facility before you book. How we check listings.
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
- A few minutes Scan time; allow extra time for check-in
- No needles No IV or contrast dye; preparation varies
- CPT 75571 The billing code to ask for by name
- Cash price What the facility charges without insurance
1 in 5
people who have a heart attack young are 40 or under, and that share kept rising through the decade to 2016 — ACC, 2019
Is a calcium scan right for you?
This test can help inform prevention decisions for some people without symptoms. Discuss whether it would change your care with your clinician. It uses radiation and does not detect all coronary plaque. Read the ACR/RSNA patient guide.
How it works
Find a facility, confirm the details, and follow its booking instructions.
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Find a cash price
Search your ZIP above. We list a self-pay price for 228 of the 1272 facilities, published by the facility or quoted to us by phone, and the median is $127.50; 82 of those prices are $99 or less. For the rest, call for a quote. Ask whether the total includes the radiologist's interpretation and any other fees. Listings checked September 16 – (how we check).
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Get a referral if you need one
167 of the 1272 facilities we list say they need an order from a clinician first, and 42 say they do not. Each card says Required, Not required, or Ask when you call. Confirm the rule with the facility and discuss the test with your clinician.
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Prepare for your appointment
The scan takes a few minutes and uses no contrast dye. Follow the facility's instructions about food, caffeine, smoking, and medicines. Ask when and how you will receive the report.
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. Does not rule out all coronary disease.
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1–10
Minimal calcified plaque. Discuss the result with your clinician.
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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.
People on X are talking about calcium CT scans
These personal accounts are not clinical evidence or a recommendation that everyone should be screened. Ask your clinician whether testing is appropriate for you.
“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. …”
@altcap
“.@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.”
@Jaredorkin
“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”
@alexisohanian
Frequently asked questions
How much does a calcium CT scan cost?
Prices vary by facility. Our cost guide summarizes the prices currently recorded in the directory; they are not confirmed quotes or a national average. Ask the facility for its current self-pay price for CPT 75571 and whether the radiologist's interpretation is included. Read the cost guide.
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, and confirm the appointment length with the facility. Follow its preparation instructions; restrictions on eating, caffeine or smoking may apply.
Do I need a referral?
Often, yes. Many imaging sites want a prescription or order from a clinician before they will schedule, and some will book you without one, sometimes only if you meet their criteria. Each listing gives the facility's rule where we know it, and says Ask when you call where we do not.
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. The scan uses ionizing radiation, and the dose varies with the equipment, protocol and patient. Discuss the benefits and risks with your clinician and ask the imaging center about its dose.
Will insurance cover it?
Usually not as a screening test. Original Medicare does not pay for it, private plans vary (some cover it only for people who meet their risk criteria, some not at all), and some states require certain plans to cover it. Ask your insurer about CPT 75571 and what you would owe, then compare that with the facility's self-pay price. Paying cash is allowed even if you are insured. What Medicare, insurers and state laws say.
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.
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