Imaging
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip cost in Kentucky
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip 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 Kentucky
From 28 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $333 (most listed prices $101–$1,243).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Quantitative CT. DXA of the hip/spine (77080) is a different and more common bundle.
Cheapest in Kentucky
Total price
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Kentucky, from 28 providers. Most listed prices: $153–$695.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $153
- Norton Brownsboro Hospital$153Hospital · LouisvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Norton Children's Hospital$153Hospital · LouisvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $20Source: Casey County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $92.12Source: Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $127est. $153 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Norton Audubon Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $147est. $174 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $178est. $204 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Breckinridge Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $179est. $206 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Russell County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $241
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $220est. $246 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228est. $254 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $233est. $260 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterl price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $274
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UK Chandler Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $285
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026
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.