CT Scan Cost in North Carolina (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a ct scan cost in North Carolina?

A typical ct scan in North Carolina costs $530–$1,374 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 52 hospitals is $810. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

Where ct scan costs vary in North Carolina

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Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare) and Wake Forest Baptist Health have merged into one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the Southeast. Duke Health and UNC Health anchor the Research Triangle academic tier, creating a market where major academic centers hold outsized pricing leverage. North Carolina has been an active target for FTC scrutiny of hospital consolidation. CT scan pricing is driven almost entirely by site of service - the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. With-contrast and without-contrast scans carry different CPT codes and prices, so confirm which your physician ordered before scheduling. For non-urgent imaging, comparing cash prices across independent imaging centers near you typically yields the largest savings.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $2,676, including Mercy Restorative Care Hospital, Inc. dba Carolinas ContinueCare Hospital at Pineville at $2,670, 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 $772 versus $519 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions: CT Scan costs in North Carolina

How much does a CT Scan cost in North Carolina?

Across 52 North Carolina hospitals that publish prices, a CT Scan ranges from $100 to $14,027, with a median of $810. Most facilities fall between $406 and $1,174. 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 in North Carolina?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our North Carolina data is CarolinaEast Med Center at about $93. By metro, Elkin has the lowest median ($124). 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 so much cheaper at some North Carolina hospitals?

Prices vary up to 140.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In North Carolina, the median cash (self-pay) price is $810 versus a median negotiated rate of $101 - about 8× 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 in North Carolina?

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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