Imaging - CT
CT thoracic spine with contrast cost in Kansas
CT thoracic spine with 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 Kansas
From 92 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kansas.
Nationwide typical: $1,654 (most listed prices $453–$4,814).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Kansas
Total price
CT thoracic spine with 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 Kansas, from 92 providers. Most listed prices: $688–$3,855.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas$222Hospital · Overland ParkEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Clay County Medical Center$253Hospital · Clay CenterEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Providence Medical Center$305Hospital · Kansas CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic) with contrastRead only$100Source: The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026
- The University of Kansas Health System Paola HospitalCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic) with contrastRead only$100Source: The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $112Source: Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $132Source: Pratt Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $82.56est. $222 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $113est. $253 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clay County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $165est. $305 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $165est. $305 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $263est. $402 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Minneola District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $298est. $438 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: McPherson Center for Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend CampusCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic) with contrastScan only$370est. $509 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $450est. $590 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coffey County 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.