Imaging
Cisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces) cost in Illinois
Cisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Illinois.
Nationwide typical: $982 (most listed prices $322–$3,125).
Cheapest in Illinois
- $132Source: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $132Source: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc.Cisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces)Read only$132Source: Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026
- Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, IncCisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces)Read only$132Source: Deaconess Illinois Red Bud Regional Hospital, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $135Source: UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline price file · checked Oct 2026
- $154
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Holy Cross Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $272
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Services CorporationCisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces)Scan only$272
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MacNeal Hospital Gottlieb Community Health Service price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $329
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loyola University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network)Cisternography X-ray with contrast (brain fluid spaces)Scan only$384
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $740
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harrisburg Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.