Imaging - CT
CT cervical spine without contrast cost in Tennessee
CT cervical spine without contrast 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 Tennessee
From 106 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $1,370 (most listed prices $352–$3,964).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Freestanding imaging centers usually quote all-in (global). Hospital price files usually list the technical charge only, and the radiologist group bills separately.
Cheapest in Tennessee
Total price
CT cervical spine without contrast
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 Tennessee, from 106 providers. Most listed prices: $225–$5,050.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb$207Hospital · SmithvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands$207Hospital · SpartaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Ascension Saint Thomas River Park$207Hospital · McminnvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $119
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WTH Dyersburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WTH Milan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $119
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: WTH Volunteer Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty SurgeryCT scan of neck spine (cervical), without contrastScan only$131
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $147
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Haywood County Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $207 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $207 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $207 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - $102est. $209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown price file · checked Oct 2026 - $102est. $209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford price file · checked Oct 2026 - $102est. $209 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Saint Thomas West 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.