CT Scan (Head) Cost in Reno, NV (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan (head) cost in Reno, NV?

Where you have a ct scan (head) done in Reno, NV swings the bill from $453 to $2,453 for identical care. The median cash price across 6 reporting hospitals is $1,496. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where ct scan (head) costs vary in Reno, NV

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Nevada's hospital market is heavily concentrated in Las Vegas (dominated by HCA Healthcare, which operates the majority of acute care beds in the valley) and Reno (Renown Health). The Las Vegas market has more facility competition than most metro areas of its size, creating genuine price variation. Rural Nevada is extremely sparse - several counties have no hospital within 100 miles. 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

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $656 versus $2,570 inpatient (about 3.9× 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 Scan (Head) costs in Reno, NV

How much does a CT Scan (Head) cost in Reno, NV?

Across 6 Reno, NV hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan (Head) ranges from $113 to $3,379, with a median of $1,496. Most facilities fall between $352 and $2,453. 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 Reno, NV?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Reno, NV data is Saint Marys Regional Medical Center at about $113. By metro, Reno has the lowest median ($1,496). 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 Reno, NV hospitals?

Prices vary up to 29.9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Reno, NV, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,496 versus a median negotiated rate of $104 - about 14.4× 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 Reno, NV?

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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