Imaging
CT scan of head/brain without contrast cost in Riverside, CA
CT scan of head/brain 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 312 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,176 (most listed prices $308–$3,261).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: With contrast is 70460; without and with is 70470.
Cheapest in Riverside, CA
Total price
CT scan of head/brain 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.
Near Riverside, CA, from 24 providers. Most listed prices: $299–$4,079.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Forte Health Medical Clinic$155Direct primary care · Claremont · ~25 miAll-in (typical for this kind of provider)
- Chino Valley Medical Center$234Hospital · Chino · 18 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Montclair Hospital Medical Center$234Hospital · Montclair · 20 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $155
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Member price; imaging costs extra. Membership $90–225/month by age; unaccompanied minors $120/month. Ages ≤17 at $90 require an adult 19+ membership ($175–225/month). Per person: $100 nonrefundable new enrollment or $250 re-enrollment. Upla…
Source: fortehealthdpc.com · checked Oct 2026 - $133est. $234 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $133est. $234 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $350est. $451 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $693est. $793 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $1,195est. $1,296 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,195est. $1,296 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,195est. $1,296 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,243est. $1,344 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: San Antonio Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,521est. $1,622 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Bernardine Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,855est. $1,956 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Redlands Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,952est. $2,053 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital San Bernardino 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.