Imaging
CT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection) cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 355 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $1,165 (most listed prices $240–$3,598).
Cheapest in Texas
- $78
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochiltree General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $84
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $105
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Carrus Behavioral Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $129
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- University Medical Center Surgical HospitalCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$130
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - $131
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - William P Clements Jr University HospitalCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$140
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Comanche County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Eastland Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Liberty Dayton Regional Medical CenterCT guidance for needle placement (biopsy or injection)Scan only$166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 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.