CT Scan of Cranial Cavity without Contrast Cost in New Hampshire
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 19 New Hampshire hospitals. CPT 70480. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Hampshire
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 19 of 19 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | MultiPlan | First Health | BCBS | Centene | Humana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER KEENE |
$133 | $60.64 | $59.00 | $49.50 | $88.00 | $70.00 | $62.92 | $62.92 | — |
| DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$295 | $57.35 | $49.10 | $57.35 | $88.00 | $85.00 | $54.80 | $55.68 | — |
| SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER NASHUA |
$362 | $114 | — | $120 | — | — | $116 | $148 | — |
| NEW LONDON HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$804 | $67.70 | $58.87 | $81.72 | — | — | — | $60.63 | — |
| VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLAREMONT |
$840 | $1,374 | $245 | $178 | — | — | $1,431 | — | — |
| ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| COTTAGE HOSPITAL WOODSVILLE |
$1,178 | $38.76 | $38.00 | $39.14 | — | — | $38.00 | — | $32.30 |
| SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH |
$1,240 | — | — | $482 | — | — | $976 | — | — |
| LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE LITTLETON |
$1,364 | $91.00 | $38.00 | $40.28 | $95.00 | $98.00 | $81.50 | — | $39.52 |
| MAINE HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH CONWAY |
$1,728 | $60.52 | $69.60 | $1,455 | $115 | — | — | $69.73 | $69.60 |
| HUGGINS HOSPITAL WOLFEBORO |
$1,798 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $95.00 | — | — | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER MANCHESTER |
$2,669 | — | $1,337 | $1,040 | $1,975 | — | — | — | — |
| WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DOVER |
$3,514 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SEABROOK EMERGENCY ROOM SEABROOK |
$5,829 | $3,690 | $1,498 | — | $4,721 | $5,304 | — | — | — |
| PORTSMOUTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL PORTSMOUTH |
$5,829 | $3,690 | $1,498 | — | $4,721 | $5,304 | — | — | — |
| DOVER EMERGENCY ROOM DOVER |
$5,829 | $3,690 | $1,498 | — | $4,721 | $5,304 | — | — | — |
| PARKLAND MEDICAL CENTER DERRY |
$6,889 | $4,099 | $1,447 | — | — | $5,855 | — | — | — |
| PLAISTOW EMERGENCY ROOM PLAISTOW |
$6,889 | $4,099 | $1,447 | — | — | $5,855 | — | — | — |
| FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ROCHESTER |
$6,896 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 19 New Hampshire hospitals above publish for Ct scan of cranial cavity 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 70480 in New Hampshire, Medicare reimburses about $163 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Hampshire range from $133 to $6,896 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 10.6x 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 without contrast cost in New Hampshire?
- Cash prices for ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast (CPT 70480) in New Hampshire range from $133 to $6,896, with a median of $1,728. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast in New Hampshire?
- The cheapest New Hampshire hospital published cash price for this procedure is $133. 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.