How much does a CT scan of the neck cost?

CT scan of the neck · CPT 70491 · A CT scan of the neck (soft tissue) images the throat, glands, and lymph nodes, often to assess masses, infection, or swallowing problems.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the neck is about $693, with most between $319 and $1,355 ($1,500 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,252 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $2,687 — roughly 3.9× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$693
typical · $319$1,355
Cash / self-pay
$1,500
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,687
3.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 3,252hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

CT scan of the neck cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a CT scan of the neck cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a CT scan of the neck is about $693, with most falling between $319 and $1,355, based on published rates from 3,252 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a CT scan of the neck cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the neck run around $1,500. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $2,687), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital CT scan of the neck bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a CT scan of the neck run about $2,687 — roughly 3.9× the $693 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a CT scan of the neck?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $693), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Were you charged more than $693?

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CT scan of the neck cost by location

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