Imaging
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrast cost in California
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, 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 California
From 109 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,007 (most listed prices $375–$2,643).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The with-contrast version is 74262.
Cheapest in California
Total price
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, 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 California, from 109 providers. Most listed prices: $369–$2,885.
Cheapest totals nearby
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$263Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $336
- Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center$336Hospital · Garden GroveEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $183
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: French Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $188
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Mission Hospital - Mission ViejoCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$194
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stanford Health Care Tri-ValleyCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$201
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$206
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $213
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Arroyo Grande Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$60.15est. $263 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Green Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital EncinitasCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula VistaCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista price file · checked Oct 2026 - Scripps Mercy Hospital San DiegoCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrastScan only$276
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), diagnostic, without contrast
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.