Imaging
CT scan of head/brain without contrast cost in Minnesota
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 Minnesota
From 98 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Minnesota.
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 Minnesota
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.
In Minnesota, from 99 providers. Most listed prices: $309–$1,968.
Cheapest totals nearby
- CHI St. Gabriel's Health$162Hospital · Little FallsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $165
- $168
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterCT scan of head/brain (no contrast)Read only$45.46Source: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $61.63Source: M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $73.53Source: Range Regional Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026
- $77Source: Winona Health Services price file · checked Oct 2026
- $87.58Source: Hennepin Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
- $61.42est. $162 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: CHI St. Gabriel's Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $63.86est. $165 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lakewood Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $67.13est. $168 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ridgeview Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $89.05est. $190 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sibley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $95.90est. $197 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $102est. $203 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: LifeCare Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Warren Community Hospital, Inc. d/b/a North Valley Health CenterCT scan of head/brain (no contrast)Scan only$114est. $215 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Warren Community Hospital, Inc. d/b/a North Valley price fil · 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.