CT Head Cost in Nebraska (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct head cost in Nebraska?
The cost of a ct head in Nebraska depends on how you pay. With commercial insurance it typically runs $1,612–$2,360, facility and physician fees combined. Medicare pays one national rate to every provider, and you generally owe about 20% of it (around $36) after the Part B deductible. Without insurance, posted hospital cash prices run $673–$2,862. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in Nebraska, from hospital price files
- ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER · Omaha, NE $673
- CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy · Omaha, NE $673
- SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · Lincoln, NE $934
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Where ct head costs vary in Nebraska
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Cheapest CT Head Providers in Nebraska
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NE | $348 | -$000 |
| 2 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NE | $349 | -$000 |
| 3 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NE | $350 | -$000 |
| 4 | ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER | Omaha, NE | $673 | -$1,374 |
| 5 | CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $673 | -$1,374 |
| 6 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NE | $353 | -$000 |
| 7 | SAINT ELIZABETH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Lincoln, NE | $934 | -$1,113 |
| 8 | Hospital name hidden | Your City, NE | $355 | -$000 |
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Quick take
- ALEGENT CREIGHTON HEALTH is the lowest-cost option at $673 - $1,374 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 $2,047, 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.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $121 to $179 | $179 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 63 | $246 to $2,192 | $1,652 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 86 | $673 to $2,862 | $2,047 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | 47 | $1,225 to $2,519 | $1,748 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 42 | $191 to $2,515 | $1,971 |
| Aetna | 32 | $379 to $2,861 | $2,195 |
| Cigna | 6 | $1,519 to $2,615 | $2,514 |
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 Head cost with Medicare in Nebraska?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT 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 Head cost with insurance in Nebraska?
Across 63 Nebraska hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Head average $246 to $2,192 per hospital, with a median near $1,652. 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 Head cost without insurance in Nebraska?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Head at 86 Nebraska hospitals range from $673 to $2,862, with a median of $2,047. 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 Head cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska negotiated rates for CT Head at 47 Nebraska hospitals range from $1,225 to $2,519, with a median near $1,748. 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 Head cost with UnitedHealthcare in Nebraska?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Head at 42 Nebraska hospitals range from $191 to $2,515, with a median near $1,971. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Head cost with Aetna in Nebraska?
Aetna negotiated rates for CT Head at 32 Nebraska hospitals range from $379 to $2,861, with a median near $2,195. 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 Head cost with Cigna in Nebraska?
Cigna negotiated rates for CT Head at 6 Nebraska hospitals range from $1,519 to $2,615, with a median near $2,514. 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 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.
- Facility fee $119–$6,084
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $1,917–$8,146
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $140–$293
- professional_interpretation $88–$236
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health (CommonSpirit) anchor the Omaha market, with Bryan Health and CHI Health competing in Lincoln. Nebraska prices generally run below national averages in urban markets but above average at rural critical access hospitals, reflecting the cost structure inversion common in frontier health markets. 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 (2) report prices above $3,723, including Select Specialty Hospital - Omaha (Central Campus) at $8,146, 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 $2,043 versus $2,242 inpatient, 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.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$2,117 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$423 |
| Out-of-network provider | $4,657+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Head costs in Nebraska
How much does a CT Head cost in Nebraska?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $688, with most facilities between $103 and $1,155 (based on 82 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $198 to $16,884 across all 84 Nebraska 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 Head in Nebraska?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Nebraska data is Great Plains Health in North Platte at about $119. By metro, Omaha has the lowest median ($673). 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 Head so much cheaper at some Nebraska hospitals?
Prices vary up to 85.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Nebraska, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,047 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,652 - about 1.2× higher. 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 Head in Nebraska?
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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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 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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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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