CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye: from $270.66 to $1,401.60, with a median of $655.76. The lowest price is at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital (Alexandria). The highest price is 5.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 70450. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital lowest Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 70450 CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST | $270.66 | $1,041.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $389.18 | $1,769.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $410.06 | $2,929.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $411.52 | $2,572.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $589.92 | $3,687.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital Service District Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA CODE PURPLE | $604.80 | $1,512.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $655.76 | $4,684.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $655.76 | $4,684.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $655.76 | $4,684.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $655.76 | $4,684.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA CT SCAN HEAD OR BRAIN WITHOUT CONTRAST | $729.52 | $1,215.86 | — source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan Head or Brain | $861.57 | $3,191.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| LaSalle Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Olla · Olla, LA CT Brain/Head Stroke Protocol | $1,401.60 | $1,752.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $389.18 | $622.84 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $270.66 | $270.66 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $729.52 | $729.52 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $604.80 | $604.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $1,401.60 | $1,401.60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $655.76 | $655.76 |
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.
CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye in other states
- Alabama$2,216.94
- Alaska$2,079.48
- Arizona$488.75
- Arkansas$876.48
- California$2,288.00
- Colorado$881.60
- Connecticut$760.38
- Delaware$1,490.62
- Florida$2,196.66
- Georgia$1,401.65
- Hawaii$1,186.20
- Idaho$819.00
- Illinois$1,340.95
- Indiana$785.16
- Iowa$1,198.80
- Kansas$1,454.05
- Kentucky$2,842.00
- Maine$1,017.05
- Maryland$135.25
- Massachusetts$1,020.14
- Michigan$811.68
- Minnesota$912.46
- Mississippi$683.80
- Missouri$1,080.30
- Montana$1,107.55
- Nebraska$934.00
- Nevada$467.04
- New Hampshire$1,018.17
- New Jersey$141.90
- New Mexico$1,530.45
- New York$499.36
- North Carolina$1,268.90
- North Dakota$1,079.67
- Ohio$833.46
- Oklahoma$924.16
- Oregon$946.38
- Pennsylvania$796.80
- Puerto Rico$267.50
- Rhode Island$667.00
- South Carolina$1,453.00
- South Dakota$1,977.60
- Tennessee$531.75
- Texas$1,907.15
- Utah$1,782.72
- Vermont$1,776.43
- Virginia$1,328.00
- Washington$1,191.58
- West Virginia$783.50
- Wisconsin$936.77
- Wyoming$965.36
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.