CT Scan (Head) Cost in Idaho Falls, ID (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (head) cost in Idaho Falls, ID?

Where you have a ct scan (head) done in Idaho Falls, ID swings the bill from $737 to $1,398 for identical care. The median cash price across 3 reporting hospitals is $737. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where ct scan (head) costs vary in Idaho Falls, ID

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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St. Luke's Health System dominates the Boise metro and much of the state, with Saint Alphonsus (Trinity Health) as the primary competitor. Low facility density outside the Treasure Valley and Panhandle means limited price competition for most of the state's geography. Boise prices are generally moderate relative to national averages. 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

Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. 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.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: CT Scan (Head) costs in Idaho Falls, ID

How much does a CT Scan (Head) cost in Idaho Falls, ID?

Across 3 Idaho Falls, ID hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Head) ranges from $737 to $2,389, with a median of $737. Most facilities fall between $737 and $1,398. 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 Scan (Head) in Idaho Falls, ID?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Idaho Falls, ID data is Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls at about $737. By metro, Idaho Falls has the lowest median ($737). 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 Scan (Head) so much cheaper at some Idaho Falls, ID hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Idaho Falls, ID, the median cash (self-pay) price is $737 versus a median negotiated rate of $103 - 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 Scan (Head) in Idaho Falls, ID?

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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