CT Scan Head or Brain without Contrast Cost in Oregon
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 43 Oregon hospitals. CPT 70450. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Oregon
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 43 of 43 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Kaiser | Health Net | Cigna | UHC | BCBS | Molina | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL LA GRANDE |
$65.76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY SILVERTON HOSPITAL SILVERTON |
$198 | $123 | $235 | — | — | — | $245 | — | — |
| LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER IP REHAB W121 |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY UNITY CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADULT IP PORTLAND |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK MEDICAL CENTER TUALATIN |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY UNITY CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PES PORTLAND |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY MOUNT HOOD MEDICAL CENTER GRESHAM |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| LEGACY UNITY CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADOLESCENT IP PORTLAND |
$198 | $120 | $116 | $123 | $304 | — | $316 | — | — |
| GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER HERMISTON |
$363 | $1,582 | — | — | $3,758 | $1,582 | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$492 | — | — | — | — | $124 | $448 | $126 | — |
| PROVIDENCE MILWAUKIE HOSPITAL MILWAUKIE |
$492 | — | — | — | — | $124 | $448 | $126 | — |
| PROVIDENCE WILLAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTER OREGON CITY |
$492 | — | — | — | — | $124 | $448 | $126 | — |
| PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER PORTLAND |
$492 | — | — | — | — | $124 | $448 | $126 | — |
| PROVIDENCE NEWBERG MEDICAL CENTER NEWBERG |
$492 | — | — | — | — | $124 | — | $126 | — |
| SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL DALLAS |
$738 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SALEM HEALTH SALEM HOSPITAL SE |
$738 | $128 | $123 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASANTE ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASHLAND |
$739 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASANTE THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER GRANTS PASS |
$739 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PEACEHEALTH PEACE HARBOR MEDICAL CENTER FLORENCE |
$770 | $93.80 | $51.45 | $53.90 | $95.00 | $49.98 | — | — | $53.90 |
| PEACEHEALTH COTTAGE GROVE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COTTAGE GROVE |
$770 | $95.50 | $46.20 | $48.40 | $95.00 | $44.88 | — | — | $48.40 |
| PROVIDENCE SEASIDE HOSPITAL SEASIDE |
$779 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PROVIDENCE HOOD RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOOD RIVER |
$973 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OHSU HOSPITAL PORTLAND PORTLAND |
$999 | $127 | $93.92 | $93.92 | $1,071 | $124 | — | $1,537 | — |
| KAISER PERMANENTE WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER NW STUCKI AVE HILLSBORO |
$1,012 | — | $177 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KAISER SUNNYSIDE MEDICAL CENTER SE SUNNYSIDE ROAD CLACKAMAS |
$1,012 | — | $177 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER KLAMATH FALLS |
$1,074 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - ONTARIO ONTARIO |
$1,085 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - BAKER CITY BAKER CITY |
$1,085 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ROSEBURG |
$1,091 | $1,636 | — | $120 | $1,534 | $1,738 | — | — | — |
| PEACEHEALTH SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER RIVERBEND SPRINGFIELD |
$1,098 | $81.10 | $54.20 | $128 | — | $56.00 | — | — | $85.00 |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FORD ROAD JOHN DAY |
$1,146 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WILLAMETTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER SE STRATUS AVE MCMINNVILLE |
$1,213 | $123 | — | — | — | $115 | — | — | — |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLAND PORTLAND |
$1,222 | $116 | — | $70.00 | $139 | $112 | — | — | $132 |
| OHSU HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO |
$1,459 | $126 | $92.96 | $90.64 | $76.33 | $123 | — | $2,244 | — |
| PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER MEDFORD |
$1,523 | — | $106 | $146 | — | — | $143 | — | — |
| ST CHARLES MADRAS MADRAS |
$1,586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST CHARLES REDMOND REDMOND |
$1,586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. CHARLES PRINEVILLE PRINEVILLE |
$1,586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER BEND BEND |
$1,586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL PENDLETON |
$1,726 | $2,407 | — | $2,281 | $1,368 | $2,407 | — | — | — |
| CURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL GOLD BEACH |
$1,841 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 43 Oregon hospitals above publish for Ct scan head or brain without contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 70450 in Oregon, Medicare reimburses about $110 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Oregon range from $65.76 to $1,841 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ct scan head or brain without contrast cost in Oregon?
- Cash prices for ct scan head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450) in Oregon range from $65.76 to $1,841, with a median of $770. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan head or brain without contrast in Oregon?
- The cheapest Oregon hospital published cash price for this procedure is $65.76. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.