Imaging - CT
CT scan, limited or localized follow-up study cost in Virginia
CT scan, limited or localized follow-up study 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 Virginia
From 76 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $683 (most listed prices $236–$1,928).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Freestanding imaging centers generally quote a global price that includes the read. Hospitals list the technical charge only.
Cheapest in Virginia
Total price
CT scan, limited or localized follow-up study
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 Virginia, from 76 providers. Most listed prices: $537–$2,812.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $463
- $522
- $522
- $54.95Source: Buchanan General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $451
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $342est. $463 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $468
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $486
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $486
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UVA Health Prince William Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $496
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $513
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $513
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion Giles Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $513
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $513
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $513
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for CT scan, limited or localized follow-up study
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.