CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast Cost

CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2234 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,404median cash price · 2234 hospitals, 52 statestypically $457–$3,527 depending on the hospital
≈ 10.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,327
Cash / self-pay
$1,404
Insurer-negotiated
$422
Medicare pays
$131
$457$3,527
Median cash $1,404  ·  Medicare $131  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,404 — about 10.8× the Medicare rate ($131). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($261).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,327 list price could save about $923 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc Duncan, OK $217 $2,575 ★ 3/5 148 min 15.3%
Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO $220 $112 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $222 $145 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $222 $145 ★ 2/5 — —
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Springerville, AZ $223 $80 — 132 min 14.9%
Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai Ojai, CA $223 $379 — 110 min 15.0%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $223 $140 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $223 $223 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $228 $238 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr Fort Washington, MD $232 $237 ★ 4/5 214 min 14.9%
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD $235 — — — —
Holy Cross Hospital Nogales, AZ $235 $102 — 141 min —
Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD $235 $102 ★ 2/5 314 min 15.5%
Big South Fork Medical Center Oneida, TN $236 $785 — 168 min —
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $240 $245 ★ 5/5 216 min 13.5%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc Aguadilla, PR $247 $130 — — 15.7%
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $250 $292 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $250 $292 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $250 $275 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $250 $275 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $250 $275 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $250 $275 — 315 min 15.8%
Aspire Hospital Conroe, TX $250 $865 — — —
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $252 — — 83 min —
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Germantown, MD $253 $102 ★ 1/5 244 min 15.4%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,404; Medicare pays $131.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$101
$40 – $157
Medicaid 362
$105
$35 – $480
Amerigroup 173
$107
$67 – $453
Devoted Health 166
$109
$97 – $651
Medicare 604
$110
$46 – $655
Tricare / VA 423
$116
$46 – $1,302
Molina Healthcare 557
$117
$63 – $1,189
Highmark 134
$122
$81 – $231
Centene / Ambetter 818
$137
$67 – $1,819
Independent Health 33
$139
$50 – $214
SelectHealth 48
$148
$102 – $1,903
Bright Health 44
$156
$122 – $3,909
EmblemHealth 66
$170
$126 – $633
Oscar Health 149
$171
$102 – $1,265
AmeriHealth 228
$174
$73 – $1,136
MVP Health Care 82
$178
$51 – $1,397
Geisinger 73
$186
$73 – $429
UnitedHealthcare 1579
$191
$82 – $2,159
UPMC Health Plan 97
$191
$102 – $1,127
Kaiser Permanente 230
$193
$107 – $2,141
UCare 68
$220
$63 – $2,173
Anthem 578
$234
$76 – $1,209
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1356
$249
$87 – $2,208
Harvard Pilgrim 61
$257
$102 – $1,509
Priority Health 61
$314
$57 – $1,339
Humana 1041
$323
$86 – $1,705
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 159
$386
$129 – $2,100
Cigna 1188
$500
$107 – $2,895
Aetna 1466
$577
$98 – $2,664
HealthPartners 273
$709
$92 – $2,521
Security Health Plan 62
$884
$102 – $1,827
Medica 260
$907
$104 – $2,537
Health Net 342
$1,123
$107 – $5,078
Sanford Health Plan 78
$1,140
$106 – $2,408
Healthcare Highways 41
$1,299
$524 – $2,694
Coventry 158
$1,615
$120 – $3,759
MultiPlan / PHCS network 883
$1,987
$222 – $5,460
AvMed 63
$2,097
$738 – $4,279

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Maryland$206
Puerto Rico$250
Rhode Island$567
New Jersey$571
Arizona$601
Arkansas$632

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CACincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WINashville, TNNew Orleans, LA

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Navid Zenooz, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyMartinez, CA1,216
Edmund Harris, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCamden, NJ1,083
Qi Chen, MDDiagnostic RadiologyGalveston, TX937
Gregory Babigian, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCamden, NJ917
Joseph Izzo, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCamden, NJ826
Nisha Sankaran, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyBaltimore, MD800
Monica Watkins, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyBethesda, MD774
Edson Cortes, MDDiagnostic RadiologyOcala, FL762
Andrew Chen, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyWorcester, MA755
Rajesh Bhojwani, M.DDiagnostic RadiologyArlington, VA738
Jeffrey Jones, MDInterventional RadiologyWilson, NC727
Billy Blackmon, MDDiagnostic RadiologySaint Simons Island, GA714

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Does Medicare cover CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast?

Yes — Medicare generally covers CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $131. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $26 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2234 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,404, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,327, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $422, a Medicare rate of about $131. Most cash prices fall between $457 and $3,527 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2234 US hospitals is $1,404. Most hospitals fall between $457 and $3,527. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $131). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast?
Medicare pays about $131. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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