Cheap CT scan without insurance
A CT scan billed by a hospital can easily cost over $1,000 without insurance. At an accredited outpatient imaging center, the same CT scan is often a few hundred dollars. Radiology Save lists the full cash price upfront so you know exactly what you'll pay before you book.
Cash prices from $275 at 3 accredited centers
CT scan cash prices
Starting prices across participating centers. Each includes the radiologist read and report.
CT Head w/o Contrast
2 centers · typical hospital $1,100
CT Sinus w/o Contrast
2 centers
CT Chest w/o Contrast
1 center
CT Abdomen & Pelvis w/ Contrast
2 centers · typical hospital $1,900
CT Abdomen & Pelvis w/o Contrast
2 centers
CT Lumbar Spine w/o Contrast
2 centers
CT Chest High Resolution (HRCT)
1 center
What affects the price of a CT scan
The body part, whether the scan needs contrast dye and where you have it done all change the price. A hospital adds facility and professional fees on top of the scan, while an outpatient center usually charges one lower self-pay rate.
On Radiology Save, each price covers the scan, the radiologist's read and your report, so the number you compare is the number you pay.
Ways to save on a CT scan
- For a scan that isn't an emergency, book at an outpatient imaging center instead of the ER or a hospital.
- Confirm with your doctor whether contrast is needed. A CT without contrast is usually cheaper.
- Ask about a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score if your doctor wants a quick heart-risk check; it's one of the least expensive CT scans.
- Compare several centers. Prices for the same CT can differ by hundreds of dollars a few miles apart.
How booking works
Compare
Search by scan and ZIP code to see accredited centers near you with their real cash prices.
Book
Pick a center, pay securely online and upload your doctor's order from the link we email you.
Get scanned
Show your voucher at the center. The price you paid covers the scan, radiologist read and report.
Affordable CT scan near you
Cash prices at accredited centers across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a CT scan without insurance?
Hospital CT scans without insurance often cost $1,000 to $3,000. Cash prices at accredited imaging centers on Radiology Save start far lower; see the live starting prices for each CT scan on this page.
CT scan or MRI: which is cheaper?
A CT scan is usually cheaper than an MRI and takes only a few minutes. Your doctor decides which one you need based on what they're looking for.
Should I go to the ER for a CT scan?
If you have a medical emergency, go to the ER or call 911. Radiology Save is for scheduled, non-emergency imaging that your doctor has ordered.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Yes. Every imaging study needs a physician's order (a referral or prescription for the scan). You can book first and upload the order afterward from the secure link in your confirmation email. If you don't have one yet, your primary care, urgent care or telehealth doctor can write it.
What does the price include?
The price you see is the full price: the scan itself, the board-certified radiologist's read and your written report. There is no separate radiologist bill and no facility fee added later.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
In most cases, yes. Diagnostic imaging is generally an eligible medical expense, and HSA and FSA debit cards work like regular cards at checkout. Check with your plan administrator if you're unsure.
Can I use Radiology Save if I have Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Radiology Save cannot be used by participants of state or federally funded programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.
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Compare pricesPrices shown are self-pay cash rates set by independent imaging centers and may change. Typical hospital prices are estimates for comparison. A physician's order is required for all imaging studies. Radiology Save is not insurance and is not a healthcare provider, and cannot be used by participants of state or federally funded programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.