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

What does a ct head cost in Minnesota?

For a commercially insured patient, a ct head in Minnesota typically runs $478–$1,567 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 67 hospitals is $1,088. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Where ct head costs vary in Minnesota

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Cheapest CT Head Providers in Minnesota

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 United Hospital District, Inc MN $106 -$982
2 Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Essentia Health St. Joseph'S Medical Center 523 N 3Rd St Brainerd, MN $106 -$982
3 Essentia Health Deer River MN $106 -$982
4 Essentia Health Fosston MN $106 -$982
5 Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital 115 W 2Nd St Graceville, MN $106 -$982
6 Essentia Health Sandstone MN $106 -$982
7 Essentia Health Ada MN $106 -$982
8 Glencoe Regional Health Services Glencoe, MN $107 -$981

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

  • United Hospital District, Inc is the lowest-cost option at $106 - $982 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 $1,088, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

How where you go changes what you pay for ct head

The same ct head bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$61–$2,757
  • Facility fee $61–$2,757

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$61–$4,441
  • Facility fee $61–$4,441

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Independent Imaging Center
$228–$529
  • technical_component $140–$293
  • professional_interpretation $88–$236

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Mayo Clinic anchors Rochester and draws referral patients from across the Upper Midwest, with pricing that reflects its tertiary-care market position. Allina Health and M Health Fairview (University of Minnesota) compete in the Twin Cities. Minnesota has a reputation for efficient care delivery, but that efficiency doesn't necessarily translate to lower commercial prices in a concentrated market. 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 $3,586, including Regency Hospital of Minneapolis at $4,441, 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 $823 versus $1,258 inpatient (about 1.5× 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.

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.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$1,158
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$232
Out-of-network provider $2,548+

Frequently asked questions: CT Head costs in Minnesota

How much does a CT Head cost in Minnesota?

Across 67 Minnesota hospitals that publish prices, a CT Head ranges from $101 to $15,456, with a median of $1,088. Most facilities fall between $261 and $1,469. 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 Minnesota?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Minnesota data is CHI St. Gabriel's Health in Little Falls at about $61. By metro, Fergus Falls has the lowest median ($252). 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 Minnesota hospitals?

Prices vary up to 153× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Minnesota, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,088 versus a median negotiated rate of $118 - about 9.2× 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 Minnesota?

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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Other procedures in Minnesota

CT Head, elsewhere

Other Minnesota Hospitals for CT Head

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Minnesota. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider City Type Est. Cost
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
6127030831 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
6512513053 		SAINT PAUL, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
AITKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
2189272121 		AITKIN, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL
5072855462 		ROCHESTER, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
5073346451 		FARIBAULT, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7636821212 		BUFFALO, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7632366000 		COON RAPIDS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
6122621166 		CAMBRIDGE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7636821212 		BUFFALO, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
6512418000 		SAINT PAUL, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
6514041000 		HASTINGS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
7636897700 		CAMBRIDGE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
▼ Show 88 more Minnesota hospitals (of 209 registered)
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
6128634000 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
5072331000 		NEW ULM, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
6514041244 		HASTINGS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
5074513850 		OWATONNA, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ALLINA HOPSITAL AND CLINICS
7632363251 		FRIDLEY, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
APPLETON AREA HEALTH
3202892422 		APPLETON, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ASTERA HEALTH
2186313510 		WADENA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ASTERA HEALTH
2186313510 		WADENA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ASTERA HEALTH
2186313510 		WADENA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
AVERA MARSHALL
5075329661 		MARSHALL, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
AVERA TYLER
5072475521 		TYLER, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
BETHESDA HOSPITAL, HEALTHEAST
6512321960 		SAINT PAUL, MN Long Term Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
BRIDGES MEDICAL CENTER
2187845000 		ADA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CANNON FALLS MEDICAL CENTER
5072634221 		CANNON FALLS, MN Rural Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CARRIS HEALTH - REDWOOD LLC
5076374500 		REDWOOD FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH - BENSON LLC
3208434232 		BENSON, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM
3202402102 		SAINT CLOUD, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - LONG PRAIRIE
3207322141 		LONG PRAIRIE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE
3202564231 		MELROSE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - SAUK CENTRE
3203522221 		SAUK CENTRE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM-NR LLC
7632952945 		MONTICELLO, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CENTRACARE HEALTH-PAYNESVILLE LLC
3202433767 		PAYNESVILLE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
3202143361 		WILLMAR, MN Children's Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE
6512206000 		SAINT PAUL, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CITY OF WHEATON
3205638226 		WHEATON, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CLEARWATER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2186946501 		BAGLEY, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		COTTON, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		ROCHESTER, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 		WANAMINGO, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
2183873040 		GRAND MARAIS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COOK HOSPITAL
2186665945 		COOK, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
COUNTY OF MEEKER
3206933242 		LITCHFIELD, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2185467000 		CROSBY, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PHS IHS
2183353200 		CASS LAKE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
DIVINE PROVIDENCE HEATLH CENTER
5076941414 		IVANHOE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
3207621511 		ALEXANDRIA, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ELEAH MEDICAL CENTER
2186854461 		ELBOW LAKE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ELY BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME
2183653271 		ELY, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ELY-BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
2183653271 		ELY, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE
2184854481 		MOOSE LAKE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA, LLC
2187413340 		VIRGINIA, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW
6122737032 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW
5073984791 		LAKEVILLE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW BETHESDA HOSPITAL
6512322000 		SAINT PAUL, MN Long Term Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES
9529245000 		EDINA, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES
6122733000 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES
9528821483 		BURNSVILLE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES
2184351133 		FOSSTON, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL DISTRICT
3206344521 		GLENWOOD, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
GRACEVILLE HEALTH CENTER
3207487223 		GRACEVILLE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR
3205643111 		GRANITE FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR
3205643111 		GRANITE FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
GRANITE FALLS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR
3205643111 		GRANITE FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HEALTHEAST WOODWINDS HOSPITAL
6512320100 		WOODBURY, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HEALTHPARTNERS RC
3205233450 		OLIVIA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSN & RETIREMENT HOME
5072753134 		HENDRICKS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
6128739696 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
6125459000 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
6128734328 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
6128733000 		MINNEAPOLIS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
HUTCHINSON AREA HEALTH CARE
3202345000 		HUTCHINSON, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2182834481 		INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES
3207694323 		DAWSON, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
KITTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2188433612 		HALLOCK, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
2187368000 		FERGUS FALLS, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC
3206292542 		PINE CITY, MN Rural Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
3206292542 		PINE CITY, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC
6514304529 		STILLWATER, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEWOOD HEALTH CENTER
2186342120 		BAUDETTE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
2188948204 		STAPLES, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
2188941515 		STAPLES, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
2188941515 		STAPLES, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
2188941515 		STAPLES, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
2184632500 		ROSEAU, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MADELIA HEALTH
5076423255 		MADELIA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MADELIA HEALTH
5077266730 		LAKE CRYSTAL, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MADELIA HEALTH
5076423255 		MADELIA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MADELIA HEALTH
5076423255 		MADELIA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAHNOMEN HEALTH CENTER
2189352511 		MAHNOMEN, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAPLE GROVE HOSPITAL CORPORATION
7635811612 		MAPLE GROVE, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC
5072842511 		ROCHESTER, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FAIRMONT
5072388100 		FAIRMONT, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-LAKE CITY
6513453321 		LAKE CITY, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
5073732384 		ALBERT LEA, MN General Acute Care Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGION
5072636000 		CANNON FALLS, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA REGION
5078351210 		WASECA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA REGION
9527584431 		NEW PRAGUE, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA REGION
5078351210 		WASECA, MN Critical Access Hospital $61–$2,757 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same ct 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 head changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct head with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.

This is shoppable

CT 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 head before you schedule.

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