Imaging
CT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection) cost in Colorado
CT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection) 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 Colorado
From 79 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $1,165 (most listed prices $240–$3,598).
Cheapest in Colorado
- Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$72.80
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $89.09Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $95.20
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $126
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Delta County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$157
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $179
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $201Source: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $202
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pagosa Springs Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $235
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: National Jewish Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $320
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Gunnison Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $341
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Haxtun Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $355
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 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.