How much does a CT scan of the head cost in North Carolina?

CT scan of the head/brain · CPT 70450 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the head/brain is about $830, with most between $110 and $1,202 ($1,224 cash/self-pay). Based on 54 North Carolina hospitals — 49% higher than the national typical of $558. Hospital list charges run about $2,448 (2.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$830
North Carolina · $110$1,202
Cash / self-pay
$1,224
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,448
2.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 54 North Carolina hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national CT scan of the head/brain cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

CT scan of the head/brain cost in North Carolina — FAQs

How much does a CT scan of the head/brain cost in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the head/brain is about $830, with most between $110 and $1,202, based on 54 North Carolina hospitals. That's 49% higher than the national typical of $558.

How much does a CT scan of the head/brain cost without insurance in North Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the head/brain in North Carolina run around $1,224. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,448), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a CT scan of the head/brain so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a CT scan of the head/brain run about $2,448 — roughly 2.9× the $830 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a CT scan of the head/brain in North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $830), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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