Imaging - CT
CT thoracic spine without contrast cost in Kansas
CT thoracic spine 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 Kansas
From 112 hospital and 2 clinic prices in Kansas.
Nationwide typical: $1,328 (most listed prices $363–$3,746).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Imaging centers usually quote all-in. Hospitals usually list the technical charge only.
Cheapest in Kansas
Total price
CT thoracic spine 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 Kansas, from 113 providers. Most listed prices: $559–$2,429.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas$204Hospital · Overland ParkEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $214
- Providence Medical Center$226Hospital · Kansas CityEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $92Source: Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic), without 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), without contrastRead only$100Source: The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $112Source: Pratt Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $75.84est. $204 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $206Source: Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $86.40est. $214 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $98est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $98est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $100est. $228 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Clay County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend CampusCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic), without contrastScan only$162est. $290 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, IncCT scan of mid-back spine (thoracic), without contrastScan only$206est. $334 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc 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.