Louisville-Jefferson County, KY CT Scan Cost Comparison

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A CT Scan in Louisville-Jefferson County costs $1,055 on average when you take the median of the 20 medical providers who perform CT Scan procedures in Louisville-Jefferson County (balance), KY. The least expensive CT Scan in Louisville-Jefferson County is $110 for a CT Bone Density Scan while the most expensive CT Scan list price is $1,600 for a CT Angiography - Aorta. There are 22 different types of CT Scan provided in Louisville-Jefferson County, listed below, and the price for each differs based upon your insurance type. As a healthcare consumer you should understand that prices of medical procedures vary and if you shop from the Louisville-Jefferson County providers below you may be able to save money. Start shopping today and see what you can save!
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Compare CT Scan Providers in Louisville-Jefferson County (balance), KY

Facility City Type
Washington County Memorial Hospital Salem Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville Shelbyville Acute Care Hospital
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital Louisville Acute Care Hospital
Norton Hospital Louisville Acute Care Hospital
Kindred Hospital Louisville Louisville Acute Care Hospital
Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown Acute Care Hospital
Priority Radiology New Albany Diagnostic Testing Facility
Oak Tree Hospital at Baptist Hospital Northeast Lagrange Acute Care Hospital
Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services New Albany Acute Care Hospital
High Field and Open MRI Louisville Diagnostic Testing Facility
Jewish Hospital Louisville Acute Care Hospital
Saint Catherine Regional Hospital Charlestown Acute Care Hospital
University of Louisville Hospital Louisville Acute Care Hospital
CT and Open MRI LaGrange, LLC LaGrange Diagnostic Testing Facility
Quest Louisville Diagnostic Testing Facility
Harrison County Hospital Corydon Critical Access (Rural) Hospital
Baptist Hospital East Louisville Acute Care Hospital
Kentuckiana Diagnostics Jeffersonville Diagnostic Testing Facility
Baptist Hospital Northeast La Grange Acute Care Hospital
Clark Memorial Hospital Jeffersonville Acute Care Hospital

CT Scan Introduction

CT scans (CAT Scan) use special x-ray equipment to produce multiple pictures of the inside of the body. Software joins the pictures together in cross-sectional views for detailed examination. CT scans can be used to view internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels. These scans provide greater clarity than conventional x-ray exams. Often a special dye, called contrast, may be ingested to further enhance the scan images and the various structural relationships of the areas of interest. so that specific areas inside the body are highlighted. CT scans are often used to defining the structural relationships of the spin, the spinal cord, and its nerves. CT scans are also used in the chest to identify tumors, cysts, or infections that may be suspected on a chest x-ray. CT scans of the abdomen are extremely helpful in defining body organ anatomy, including visualizing the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, kidneys, uterus, and ovaries. CT scans in this area are used to verify the presence or absence of tumor, infection, abnormal anatomy, or changes of the body from trauma.

CT Scan Patient Preparation

Most facilities recommend that you limit eating and drinking prior to your CT scan. Try to reduce the amount of caffeine or sugar you consumer the day prior to your CT scan. Do not take liquid pills the morning of your exam. Other medications may be taken with water. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility. Wear loose and comfortable clothing, although depending upon the test some patients may be asked to change into a hospital gown for the examination. Do not take liquid pills the morning of your exam. Other medications may be taken with water. Bring a list of all your medications with you for review by the facility.

What to expect during and after a CAT Scan

The overall preparation and CT scan testing visit will take approximately 2 hours. Wear comfortable cloths. You may be required to change into a gown. Once you arrive at the CT scan facility you may receive a contrast agent (a liquid that enhances imaging of certain organs or blood vessels). Depending upon the type of CT scan the contrast agent may be administered orally, intravenously, or as an enema. The contrast agent will take about 45 minutes to properly distribute throughout your body. At the time of the procedure you will be asked to remove any clothing, jewelry, or other objects that might interfere with the procedure which include dentures, eyeglasses, metal zippers and buttons. Upon entering the testing room you will be asked to lay down on the scanner bed. It is important that you lay still during the scan. If it is painful to lay flat and still on your back make sure you bring some form of pain medication. Make sure you tell the doctor or technician that you plan to take pain medication prior to having the test performed.

Once the procedure is complete, you will be asked to wait until the technologist determines that the images are of high enough quality for the radiologist to read. Your CT scan will be interpreted by a trained radiologist and results are typically sent to the referring physician within 24-48 hours.

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