Head CT with contrast cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the head with contrast as an inpatient: from $1,020.91 to $1,020.91, with a median of $1,020.91. Across Kentucky, the median is $3,682.09 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70460, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Ct Scan Head Contrast - Ct Head W Contrast | $1,020.91 | $2,552.27 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,020.91, median $1,020.91, highest $1,020.91.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $2,351.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This head CT uses contrast dye through a vein to show blood vessels, tumors and infections of the brain better.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the scan and the contrast dye. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.