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Soft protective helmet, prefabricated cost in Massachusetts
Soft protective helmet, prefabricated 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 Massachusetts
From 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $225 (most listed prices $167–$603).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of BraintreeSoft protective helmet, prefabricatedFacility fee only$225
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braint price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New EnglandSoft protective helmet, prefabricatedFacility fee only$225
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New En price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western MassachusettsSoft protective helmet, prefabricatedFacility fee only$225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Wester price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $225
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $678
Doctor fees are billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Boston Children's Brookline price file · checked Oct 2026 - $678
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Children's Longwood price file · checked Oct 2026 - $678
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Children's Needham price file · checked Oct 2026 - $678
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Children's Waltham 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.