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âCT Scanâ (CC BY 2.0) by frankieleon. On average, a CAT scan cost anywhere from $300 to $2,500 depending the body part being examined, if dye is required and the urgency of procedure. A lower end scan that doesnât use a dye is going to cost less than a full scan that includes multiple images and dye.
CT Scan vs. MRI. A CT Scan (or CAT Scan) is best suited for viewing bone injuries, diagnosing lung and chest problems, and detecting cancers. An MRI is suited for examining soft tissue in ligament and tendon injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, etc. CT scans are widely used in emergency rooms because the scan takes fewer than 5 minutes. An MRI, on the other hand, can take up to 30 minutes. An MRI typically costs more than a CT scan. One advantage of an MRI is that it does not use radiation while CAT scans do.