CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a CT scanner to assess the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. Note that calcification of the arteries is exactly the same as hardening of the arteries.
Currently, insurance companies do not pay for this test. I ended up (gladly) paying $250 for this test. However, I later found out in Raleigh that these tests are $99 at Cardinal Points Imaging. Shop around!
The following table summarizes the calcification level and risk of coronary artery disease based on the cardiac calcium score:
| Score | Calcification Level | Risk Of Coronary Artery Disease |
| 0 | None detected | Lower |
| 1-10 | Minimal Calcification | Low |
| 11-100 | Mild Calcification | Low to moderate |
| 101-400 | Moderate Calcification | Moderate |
| Over 400 | Extensive Calcification | High |
Tom and his heart 