CT Head Cost in Arkansas (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct head cost in Arkansas?

Expect roughly $431 to $1,114 for a ct head in Arkansas if you're commercially insured - that range already folds in both the facility charge and the physician fee. The median reported facility price across 68 hospitals is $725. It's built from CMS fee schedules and federally mandated hospital price transparency data.

Where ct head costs vary in Arkansas

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Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates commercial insurance contracting statewide, creating relatively uniform negotiated rates across most major health systems. UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) and Baptist Health anchor the major institutional tiers; rural Arkansas has extensive critical access hospital coverage where cash prices may be higher than urban facilities despite lower local costs. Head CT pricing follows the site-of-service pattern of other imaging, but emergency use dominates - most head CTs are ordered in emergency rooms, where facility fees can add $1,000–$3,000 on top of the imaging charge. Planned outpatient head CTs for follow-up or surveillance at independent imaging centers cost a fraction of the ER equivalent. If your order is non-urgent, ask your doctor for an outpatient referral to a freestanding imaging center.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (5) report prices above $3,261, including Cornerstone Hospital Little Rock at $4,745, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $503 versus $827 inpatient (about 1.6× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: CT Head costs in Arkansas

How much does a CT Head cost in Arkansas?

Across 68 Arkansas hospitals that publish prices, a CT Head ranges from $102 to $14,194, with a median of $725. Most facilities fall between $326 and $1,016. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Head in Arkansas?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Arkansas data is Mena Hospital Commission in Mena at about $71. By metro, Little Rock has the lowest median ($639). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a CT Head so much cheaper at some Arkansas hospitals?

Prices vary up to 139.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Arkansas, the median cash (self-pay) price is $725 versus a median negotiated rate of $101 - about 7.2× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Head in Arkansas?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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