CT Scan Head or Brain without Contrast Cost in Virginia
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 68 Virginia hospitals. CPT 70450. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Virginia
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 68 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | Humana | BCBS | MultiPlan | Medicare | Molina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRA LYNCHBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL LYNCHBURG |
$27.39 | $34.20 | $89.00 | $67.60 | $112 | — | — | — | $113 |
| CENTRA SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OAK STREET FARMVILLE |
$27.39 | $34.20 | $109 | $70.90 | $112 | — | — | — | $113 |
| CENTRA BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BEDFORD |
$27.39 | $34.20 | $102 | $90.00 | $105 | — | — | — | $105 |
| CENTRA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL RIVERMONT AVE LYNCHBURG |
$27.39 | $34.20 | $89.00 | $67.60 | $112 | — | — | — | $113 |
| CLINCH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER RICHLANDS |
$91.34 | $51.30 | $54.90 | $58.90 | $100 | $100 | — | $100 | — |
| BUCHANAN GENERAL HOSPITAL GRUNDY |
$96.60 | $108 | $107 | — | $107 | — | — | $107 | — |
| BATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS |
$163 | $222 | $931 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TWIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL GALAX |
$205 | $34.20 | $50.30 | $60.50 | $102 | $100 | — | $100 | — |
| BON SECOURS SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FRANKLIN |
$338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AUGUSTA HEALTH-MAIN CAMPUS FISHERSVILLE |
$380 | $92.64 | $66.96 | $281 | — | $101 | — | — | $105 |
| LEE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PENNINGTON GAP |
$522 | $499 | $173 | $427 | $507 | $283 | — | $499 | $519 |
| LEE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PENNINGTON GAP |
$522 | $499 | $173 | $427 | $507 | $283 | — | $499 | $519 |
| DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CLINTWOOD |
$522 | $606 | $173 | $427 | $692 | $283 | — | $681 | $606 |
| LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL BIG STONE GAP |
$532 | $102 | $95.95 | $107 | $102 | $105 | — | $102 | $107 |
| JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ABINGDON |
$532 | $102 | $102 | $107 | $102 | $102 | — | $102 | $106 |
| RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$532 | $102 | $102 | $107 | $104 | $102 | — | $102 | $106 |
| SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MARION |
$532 | $102 | $102 | $107 | $102 | $105 | — | $102 | $106 |
| BON SECOURS RAPPAHANNOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL KILMARNOCK |
$576 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL ALEXANDRIA |
$628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL FALLS CHURCH |
$628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL JOSEPH SIEWICK DRIVE FAIRFAX |
$628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL ALEXANDRIA |
$628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL LEESBURG |
$628 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER LAMB CIRCLE CHRISTIANSBURG |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BELLEVIEW AVE SE ROANOKE |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION ROANOKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ELM AVE ROANOKE |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION ROANOKE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ELM AVE ROANOKE |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BELLEVIEW AVE SE ROANOKE |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION TAZEWELL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BEN BOLT AVE TAZEWELL |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,449 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL S MAIN ST ROCKY MT |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,538 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| CARILION ROCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HEALTH CIR LEXINGTON |
$799 | $91.78 | $101 | $1,828 | $93.96 | — | — | — | — |
| PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LURAY |
$938 | $415 | $424 | $1,000 | $426 | $424 | — | — | — |
| VALLEY HEALTH WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FRONT ROYAL |
$938 | $44.84 | $108 | $383 | $108 | $110 | — | — | — |
| VALLEY HEALTH WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER WINCHESTER |
$938 | $44.84 | $105 | $383 | $115 | $112 | — | — | — |
| VALLEY HEALTH SHENANDOAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK |
$938 | $389 | $389 | $383 | $398 | $355 | — | — | — |
| STAFFORD HOSPITAL HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD. STAFFORD |
$942 | $316 | $180 | — | $105 | $173 | $316 | — | $109 |
| MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL FREDERICKSBURG |
$942 | $316 | $180 | — | $105 | $181 | $316 | — | $109 |
| UVA HAYMARKET MEDICAL CENTER HAYMARKET |
$1,016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UVA PRINCE WILLIAM MEDICAL CENTER MANASSAS |
$1,016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UVA CULPEPER MEDICAL CENTER CULPEPER |
$1,030 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE DANVILLE |
$1,068 | $51.90 | $54.62 | $58.90 | $102 | $100 | $90.00 | $100 | — |
| UVA CHILDRENS LEE STREET CHARLOTTESVILLE |
$1,393 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS HARBOUR VIEW MEDICAL CENTER SUFFOLK |
$1,420 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL NEWPORT NEWS |
$1,420 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH |
$1,420 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOVAH HEALTH MARTINSVILLE MARTINSVILLE |
$1,461 | $51.90 | $54.62 | $58.90 | $102 | $100 | $90.00 | $100 | — |
| FAUQUIER HOSPITAL WARRENTON |
$1,612 | $58.30 | $102 | $70.00 | $102 | $145 | — | $100 | — |
| BON SECOURS ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL RICHMOND |
$1,683 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MECHANICSVILLE |
$1,683 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER MIDLOTHIAN |
$1,683 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL RICHMOND |
$1,683 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHELTERING ARMS INSTITUTE RICHMOND |
$2,347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER EMPORIA |
$2,434 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PETERSBURG |
$2,471 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WYTHE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WYTHEVILLE |
$2,771 | $41.60 | $63.10 | $64.70 | $100 | $100 | — | $100 | — |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER DULLES |
$3,123 | $1,819 | $245 | $618 | — | — | — | — | — |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER RESTON |
$3,181 | $1,819 | $245 | $630 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY BLACKSBURG |
$3,316 | $2,807 | $245 | $577 | — | — | $2,553 | — | — |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FREDERICKSBURG |
$3,669 | $1,819 | $245 | $976 | — | — | $2,605 | — | — |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER SALEM |
$4,231 | $2,807 | $245 | $736 | — | — | $3,808 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 68 Virginia 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 Virginia, Medicare reimburses about $105 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Virginia range from $27.39 to $7,951 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.0x 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 Virginia?
- Cash prices for ct scan head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450) in Virginia range from $27.39 to $7,951, with a median of $942. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan head or brain without contrast in Virginia?
- The cheapest Virginia hospital published cash price for this procedure is $27.39. 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.