CT Scan of Cranial Cavity with Contrast Cost in Nevada
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 29 Nevada hospitals. CPT 70481. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Nevada
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 29 of 29 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | MultiPlan | Cigna | Molina | Humana | First Health | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS |
$57.00 | $46.55 | $51.18 | — | $114 | $51.18 | — | $57.32 | $75.75 |
| SUNRISE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$182 | $51.18 | $36.83 | $6,339 | $63.96 | $79.31 | — | $6,641 | $75.53 |
| NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL NORTH LAS VEGAS |
$190 | $191 | $161 | — | — | $191 | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RENO |
$190 | $191 | $196 | — | — | $191 | — | — | — |
| CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CARSON CITY |
$771 | $505 | — | $95.00 | $90.00 | $379 | — | — | — |
| SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER YERINGTON |
$843 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL WINNEMUCCA |
$1,053 | $44.00 | $95.00 | — | — | — | — | $90.00 | — |
| DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL PAHRUMP |
$1,135 | $1,812 | $1,269 | $1,703 | $1,433 | — | $522 | — | $795 |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN SAN MARTIN CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$1,296 | $197 | $201 | $4,362 | $1,342 | — | $197 | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN SIENA CAMPUS HENDERSON |
$1,435 | $197 | $201 | $4,362 | $1,342 | — | $197 | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN NEVADA REGIONAL HOSPITAL ELKO |
$1,783 | $75.30 | $70.16 | $92.00 | $63.10 | — | $100 | $95.00 | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN BLUE DIAMOND CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$1,803 | $192 | $192 | $4,146 | $1,144 | $309 | — | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN ROSE DE LIMA CAMPUS HENDERSON |
$1,808 | $197 | $201 | $4,362 | $1,342 | — | $197 | — | — |
| BOULDER CITY HOSPITAL BOULDER CITY |
$2,345 | $425 | — | — | $632 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER SPARKS |
$2,435 | $1,404 | $410 | $4,383 | $1,309 | $319 | $810 | — | — |
| NORTHERN NEVADA SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER RENO |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| WEST HENDERSON HOSPITAL RAIDERS WAY HENDERSON |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| SPRING MOUNTAIN SAHARA LAS VEGAS |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| ELITE MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| HENDERSON HOSPITAL HENDERSON |
$2,461 | $1,267 | $410 | $3,569 | $251 | $319 | $854 | — | — |
| PAM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CENTENNIAL HILLS LAS VEGAS |
$4,142 | $225 | $2,071 | $3,314 | — | $191 | $191 | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS |
$4,142 | — | — | $3,314 | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF RENO SPARKS |
$4,142 | — | — | $3,314 | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - LAS VEGAS SAHARA LAS VEGAS |
$5,365 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS - FLAMINGO CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$5,365 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$11,129 | $980 | $129 | $7,011 | $938 | — | — | $7,345 | $75.53 |
| ER AT BOULDER'S EDGE HENDERSON |
$11,397 | $981 | $129 | $7,180 | $938 | — | — | $7,522 | $75.53 |
That is the median of what the 29 Nevada hospitals above publish for Ct scan of cranial cavity with 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 70481 in Nevada, Medicare reimburses about $179 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Nevada range from $57.00 to $11,397 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 13.6x 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 of cranial cavity with contrast cost in Nevada?
- Cash prices for ct scan of cranial cavity with contrast (CPT 70481) in Nevada range from $57.00 to $11,397, with a median of $2,435. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of cranial cavity with contrast in Nevada?
- The cheapest Nevada hospital published cash price for this procedure is $57.00. 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.