CT Scan Cost in Brownsville, TX (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct scan cost in Brownsville, TX?
The same ct scan in Brownsville, TX might cost you $151 at one facility and $1,107 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 5 reporting hospitals is $345. These figures come straight 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 Brownsville, TX, from hospital price files
- VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER · Brownsville, TX $103
- VHS BROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC · Brownsville, TX $345
- VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC · Harlingen, TX $1,298
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Where ct scan costs vary in Brownsville, TX
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Cheapest CT Scan Providers in Brownsville, TX
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Brownsville, TX | $103 | -$242 |
| 2 | VHS BROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC | Brownsville, TX | $345 | +$0 |
| 3 | VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC | Harlingen, TX | $1,298 | +$953 |
| 4 | Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, LTD | Brownsville, TX | $2,473 | +$2,128 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
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Quick take
- VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is the lowest-cost option at $103 - $242 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 $345, 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) | — | $96 to $311 | $179 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 4 | $129 to $242 | $165 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 5 | $93 to $2,003 | $345 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 4 | $129 to $294 | $185 |
| Aetna | 4 | $133 to $452 | $234 |
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 cost with Medicare in Brownsville, TX?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Scan is about $96 to $311 (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 cost with insurance in Brownsville, TX?
Across 4 Brownsville, TX hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Scan average $129 to $242 per hospital, with a median near $165. 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 cost without insurance in Brownsville, TX?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Scan at 5 Brownsville, TX hospitals range from $93 to $2,003, with a median of $345. 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 cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in Brownsville, TX?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for CT Scan at 4 Brownsville, TX hospitals range from $129 to $294, with a median near $185. 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 cost with Aetna in Brownsville, TX?
Aetna negotiated rates for CT Scan at 4 Brownsville, TX hospitals range from $133 to $452, with a median near $234. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
Texas is the largest commercial hospital market in the country by revenue. HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems are significant for-profit players across the state. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio have genuine multi-system competition that creates real price variation. Rural Texas - particularly West Texas and the Panhandle - has extensive critical access hospital coverage where pricing differs substantially from urban PPS hospitals. 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
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $345 versus $822 inpatient (about 2.4× 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 | ~$345 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$69 |
| Out-of-network provider | $759+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Scan costs in Brownsville, TX
How much does a CT Scan cost in Brownsville, TX?
The typical price is $345, with most facilities between $151 and $1,107. Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $86 to $2,473 across all 5 Brownsville, TX 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 in Brownsville, TX?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Brownsville, TX data is Harlingen Medical Center at about $86. By metro, Brownsville has the lowest median ($345). 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 so much cheaper at some Brownsville, TX hospitals?
Prices vary up to 28.8× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Brownsville, TX, the median cash (self-pay) price is $345 versus a median negotiated rate of $165 - about 2.1× 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 Scan in Brownsville, TX?
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 scan - 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 changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct scan with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.
This is shoppable
CT Scan 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 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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