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CT Scan (Head) Cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (head) cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

You could pay $152 or $978 for the same ct scan (head) in Louisville Jefferson County, KY - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 16 reporting hospitals is $652. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in Louisville Jefferson County, KY, from hospital price files

  • UofL Health-Louisville Inc. · Louisville, KY $152
  • UofL Health-Louisville Inc. · Shepherdville, KY $152
  • UofL Health -Shelbyville, Inc. · Shelbyville, KY $152

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Where ct scan (head) costs vary in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

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Cheapest CT Scan (Head) Providers in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 UofL Health-Louisville Inc. Louisville, KY $152 -$500
2 UofL Health-Louisville Inc. Shepherdville, KY $152 -$500
3 UofL Health -Shelbyville, Inc. Shelbyville, KY $152 -$500

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Quick take

  • UofL Health-Louisville Inc. is the lowest-cost option at $152 - $500 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $652, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
CT Scan (Head) prices by coverage in Louisville Jefferson County, KY, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$121 to $179$179
With insurance (commercial, average)8$349 to $897$724
Without insurance (cash price)26$150 to $2,673$652
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield8$377 to $680$508
Aetna7$456 to $878$456
Cigna7$1,016 to $1,146$1,044
UnitedHealthcare6$271 to $472$431

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with Medicare in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Scan (Head) is about $121 to $179 (typically near $179). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $36 on a $179 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with insurance in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Across 8 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Scan (Head) average $349 to $897 per hospital, with a median near $724. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost without insurance in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Scan (Head) at 26 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals range from $150 to $2,673, with a median of $652. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for CT Scan (Head) at 8 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals range from $377 to $680, with a median near $508. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with Aetna in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Aetna negotiated rates for CT Scan (Head) at 7 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals range from $456 to $878, with a median near $456. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with Cigna in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Cigna negotiated rates for CT Scan (Head) at 7 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals range from $1,016 to $1,146, with a median near $1,044. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does an CT Scan (Head) cost with UnitedHealthcare in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Scan (Head) at 6 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals range from $271 to $472, with a median near $431. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health dominate Louisville, while UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky) and CHI Saint Joseph anchor the Lexington market. Kentucky has historically had high uninsured rates and elevated uncompensated care loads, which influences charity care policies and cash price discounting practices at many facilities. 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 (1) report prices above $3,067, including JFK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. at $7,335, 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 $652 versus $2,213 inpatient (about 3.4× 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.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$652
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$130
Out-of-network provider $1,434+

Frequently asked questions: CT Scan (Head) costs in Louisville Jefferson County, KY

How much does a CT Scan (Head) cost in Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $100, with most facilities between $54 and $152 (based on 23 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $100 to $7,335 across all 16 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals that publish prices. 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Louisville Jefferson County, KY data is UofL Health in Louisville at about $100. By metro, Louisville has the lowest median ($152). Independent 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY hospitals?

Prices vary up to 73.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Louisville Jefferson County, KY, the median cash (self-pay) price is $652 versus a median negotiated rate of $724 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 Louisville Jefferson County, KY?

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.

Before you book

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What matters before you schedule

Imaging center vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ct scan (head) - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

With vs. without contrast

Which type your doctor orders for this ct scan (head) changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct scan (head) with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.

This is shoppable

CT Scan (Head) is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ct scan (head) before you schedule.

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John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

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Published June 12, 2026 · Updated October 26, 2026

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