CT scan of the head, without contrast at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
CPT 70450 · San Diego, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 80 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $133.00, median $2,288.00, highest $14,900.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 3.3 mi | $2,785.50 | $3,714.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,785.50 | $3,714.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,882.50 | $2,510.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,558.70 | $2,834.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $864.40 | $3,457.62 | 2026-03-30 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 8.7 mi | $133.00 | $2,498.27 | 2026-09-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,785.50 | $3,714.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 11.2 mi | $864.40 | $3,457.62 | 2026-03-30 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 70450 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAST MATERIAL line 6555 | both | $2,288.00 | $4,400.00 | $96.00 – $285.00 |
| Ct head/brain w/o dye mod TC line 6554 | both | $96.00 – $285.00 |
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