CT head without contrast in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 7 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $477 to $2,403. The typical hospital charges $1,371. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,371
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
7 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $477Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,121 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $1,121 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $856Insurance typically pays $128Sticker price $1,903 | Cheaper than 83% of hospitals | $128 | $1,903 |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital Of Western Mass MA | $1,184Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $1,578 | Cheaper than 67% of hospitals | — | $1,578 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $1,371Insurance typically pays $126Sticker price $1,828 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $126 | $1,828 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $1,371Insurance typically pays $126Sticker price $1,828 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $126 | $1,828 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,553Insurance typically pays $311Sticker price $1,553 | Pricier than 83% of hospitals | $311 | $1,553 |
| Fairlawn Rehab Hosp, An Affiliate Of Encompass Hlt MA | $2,403Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $3,204 | Highest price of any hospital | — | $3,204 |
Procedure code 70450. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.