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

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the head/brain is about $1,153, with most between $859 and $1,373 ($1,065 cash/self-pay). Based on 19 North Dakota hospitals — 107% higher than the national typical of $558. Hospital list charges run about $1,689 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,153
North Dakota · $859–$1,373
Cash / self-pay
$1,065
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,689
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 19 North Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs

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

In North Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the head/brain is about $1,153, with most between $859 and $1,373, based on 19 North Dakota hospitals. That's 107% higher than the national typical of $558.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the head/brain in North Dakota run around $1,065. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,689), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Dakota hospital "list" charges for a CT scan of the head/brain run about $1,689 — roughly 1.5× the $1,153 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 Dakota?

Yes. If a North Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,153), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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