How much does a CAT scan cost without insurance?

1. uninsuredpatient.org has cost comparison for hospitals in San Francisco area. Ranges from $804 to $3765 for a chest scan.
2. CT scan costs vary depending on the body part(s) being scanned. For example, a CT scan looking for kidney stones acutally encompasses two tests: a CT scan of the abdomen and a CT scan of the pelvis. Also, if the physician has ordered contrast (aka dye), the cost will increase.

CT scan costs vary from region to region and between facilities. Hospitals have much higher prices versus outpatient centers which have lower prices. You can look up prices using various websites (one of which is mentioned above).

There are a few web sites that now let patients purchase Radiology tests (as long as you have a doctor's order) and show prices up front. These sites include:

• www.carol.com
• www.remakehealth.com
• http://www.sprighealth.com/markets/show/ct-scan