Head CT Scan Cost in Sacramento, CA
A quick X-ray-based scan of the head, often ordered after an injury or for sudden severe headaches.
Prices range from $1,032 to $1,817 across 2 hospitals; the median is $1,817 — choosing wisely can save $785.
CT Head W/O Contrast
Area median: $1,202 across 53 hospitals (CA)
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$1,032
Negotiated Range
From $123
n=17 payers
Gross
$4,733
Best price
Save 43% vs highestUniversity of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$1,817
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
$4,543
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercy General HospitalSave 43% Sacramento, CA | $1,032 | From $123n=17 payers | $4,733 | CMS | Fair price |
University of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | $1,817 | No data | $4,543 | CMS | Above avg |
What affects the price of head ct scan?
A quick X-ray-based scan of the head, often ordered after an injury or for sudden severe headaches.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.