CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye in Sandstone, MN
In Sandstone, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye: from $1,258.52 to $1,258.52, with a median of $1,258.52.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70450, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone, MN CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O DYE | $1,258.52 | $1,703.00 | 26% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,258.52, median $1,258.52, highest $1,258.52.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,258.52. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
A CT scan of the head uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed cross-section pictures of the brain and skull. It is often used after a head injury, for sudden severe headache, or to look for bleeding or stroke. No contrast dye is used.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan (the technical part). The radiologist's reading of the images is often billed separately as the professional component.