Head CT angiogram (CTA) cost in Sterling, CO — inpatient
In Sterling, CO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT angiography (CTA) of the head as an inpatient: from $637.74 to $637.74, with a median of $637.74. Across Colorado, the median is $2,364.52 at 47 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 70496, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Oct 2, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 23, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Regional Medical Center Sterling, CO · (970) 522-0122 CTA HEAD W CNT&PP File of Sep 23, 2026 · source file | $637.74 | $2,362.00 | $1,608.52–$2,284.05 | 73% |
Inpatient: lowest $637.74, median $637.74, highest $637.74.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $637.74 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A head CTA uses contrast dye and fast CT scanning to show the blood vessels of the brain. It is used in suspected stroke, for aneurysms and for sudden severe headache.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the scan and any contrast dye. The radiologist's reading is often billed separately.