How much does a CT scan of the sinuses cost?

CT scan of the sinuses · CPT 70486 · A CT scan of the sinuses produces detailed images of the sinus cavities, commonly to evaluate chronic sinusitis or before sinus surgery.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a CT scan of the sinuses is about $552, with most between $227 and $1,116 ($1,191 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 3,260 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $2,114 — roughly 3.8× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$552
typical · $227$1,116
Cash / self-pay
$1,191
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,114
3.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 3,260hospitals' 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 sinuses cost — frequently asked questions

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

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a CT scan of the sinuses is about $552, with most falling between $227 and $1,116, based on published rates from 3,260 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a CT scan of the sinuses run around $1,191. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $2,114), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

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

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a CT scan of the sinuses run about $2,114 — roughly 3.8× the $552 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 sinuses?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $552), 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 $552?

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CT scan of the sinuses cost by location

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