Imaging
CT scan of head/brain without contrast cost in Missouri
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 Missouri
From 114 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Missouri.
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 Missouri
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 Missouri, from 114 providers. Most listed prices: $237–$2,278.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Children's Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus$158Hospital · Kansas CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Moberly Regional Medical Center$165Hospital · MoberlyEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Golden Valley Memorial Hospital$169Hospital · ClintonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $49.50
- $77.25Source: Mercy Pediatrics - Carthage price file · checked Oct 2026
- $77.25Source: Mercy Women's Health - Carthage price file · checked Oct 2026
- $146
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Citizens Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $158
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Excelsior Springs Hospital 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.