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CT Scan of the Head, Without Contrast

Minnesota rates for HCPCS 70450

A detailed cross-sectional imaging exam of the brain and skull using X-rays, performed without contrast dye. It's commonly used in urgent situations, such as after a head injury or with sudden neurological symptoms, to quickly check for bleeding, fractures, or other serious problems. It's often the fastest imaging option when time matters, such as in the emergency department.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does CT Scan of the Head, Without Contrast cost?

$234

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $234 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $355.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $234 · 10th to 90th $115 to $661
$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0Kprofessional $234

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$741.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$416.87
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$389.05
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$288.40
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$309.03
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$407.38
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$93.33
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$288.40
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$1,258.93
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$331.13
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$870.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$331.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$549.54

Where Minnesota sits

The same service costs 2.7 times more in Wisconsin than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Minnesota $234 · 4th of 51
WI $302DC $112

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.