Imaging
CT bone density scan (QCT), spine/hip cost in Nebraska
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 Nebraska
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Nebraska.
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 Nebraska
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 Nebraska, from 17 providers. Most listed prices: $267–$552.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Columbus Community Hospital$58.05Hospital · ColumbusEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $249
- $278
- $31.65est. $58.05 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Columbus Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $223est. $249 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $252est. $278 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Health St. Francis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $268est. $295 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Good Samaritan price file · checked Oct 2026 - $269est. $295 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Garden County Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026 - $296est. $323 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Bellevue Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $296est. $323 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Nebraska Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $404est. $430 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Plainview price file · checked Oct 2026 - $409est. $435 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI Health Schuyler price file · checked Oct 2026 - $416est. $442 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: West Holt Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $480
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ogallala Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $480
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital 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.