Private CT Scan Cost UK 2026: NHS vs Private Prices
What private CT scan prices in the UK cover by body area, contrast and report, which operators publish them, and how long NHS patients in England wait for the test.
Quick answer
- A private CT scan is priced by body area, and contrast is often a separate add-on. CT coronary angiography and calcium scoring are separate products again.
- The NHS route has no charge when a clinician refers you; NHS England publishes the monthly wait for the test.
- Check whether contrast, any blood tests and the radiologist's report are included.
What private operators publish
We read the fee pages of private imaging providers, booking marketplaces and hospital groups, and file each figure under exactly one scan. Every figure is shown with the operator's own label, its source page and the date it was read. A range appears only where four or more operators publish a fixed price for the same scan; otherwise each operator is named.
NHS wait for the test
CT scan, NHS in England: 181,619 people were waiting for this test at the end of August 2026. The median wait so far was 1.9 weeks, and 11.2% had waited six weeks or more (NHS England, “Computed Tomography”).
NHS England diagnostic waiting times (DM01): patients waiting at the end of the month for this test, and how long they have waited so far for the test itself. This is the wait for the test, not for treatment. NHS-funded patients only, England only. Source: NHS England diagnostic waiting times and activity, published 8 October 2026, read 26 October 2026.
Self-pay wait: Not tracked. No private provider’s waiting time has been read.
CT, one body area
One anatomical area, without contrast unless the operator says otherwise. Excludes CT coronary angiography and calcium scoring, which are priced separately.
5 operators publish a fixed price for this scan: from £350 (Practice Plus Group) to £650 (Nuffield Health), median of one figure per operator £445. 1 starting price is listed below and kept out of the range.
| Operator | Figure and what it covers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Med | £395 As printed: “CT Scans: One Part – £395.00 | Additional Parts – £100.00” — “£395.00” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Cobalt Health | From £492starting price As printed: “• 1 part CT scan £492” — “£492” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Nuffield Health | £650 As printed: “One anatomical area” Median across 29 Nuffield Health hospitals that publish this scan (£475–£875). Guide price, excludes consultant fees, prosthesis and drugs. | hospital schedules read 5 November 2026 |
| Practice Plus Group | £350 As printed: “CT scan – one body part” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Ramsay Health Care UK | £546 As printed: “One anatomical area” Median across 15 Ramsay Health Care UK hospitals that publish this scan (£525–£609). Guide "from" price, inclusions not stated by Ramsay. | hospital schedules read 26 October 2026 |
| Vista Health | £445 As printed: “One part” On the report: “Our CT scan service includes a report by a specialist consultant radiologist, which will be returned to your GP or referrer within three working days of your scan.” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
CT, two body areas
Two anatomical areas in one booking.
2 of the 3 operators listed print a fixed price for this scan — fewer than the 4 needed for a range, so each figure is named instead. Lowest published price: £588 (Practice Plus Group).
| Operator | Figure and what it covers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Health | From £641starting price As printed: “• 2 part CT scan £641” — “£641” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Practice Plus Group | £588 As printed: “CT scan – two body parts” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Vista Health | £640 As printed: “Two part” On the report: “Our CT scan service includes a report by a specialist consultant radiologist, which will be returned to your GP or referrer within three working days of your scan.” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
CT contrast (add-on)
The supplement for a contrast injection. An add-on, not a scan.
1 of the 2 operators listed prints a fixed price for this scan — fewer than the 4 needed for a range, so each figure is named instead. Lowest published starting price: £34 (Cobalt Health).
| Operator | Figure and what it covers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Health | From £34starting price As printed: “• CT contrast injection £34” — “£34” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
| Vista Health | £125 As printed: “If contrast required” On the report: “Our CT scan service includes a report by a specialist consultant radiologist, which will be returned to your GP or referrer within three working days of your scan.” | fee page read 6 November 2026 |
Rows are in operator-name order, not by price. Scan prices read 6 November 2026; each row links to the page it was read from. Every CT scan price we track →
Private CT scan prices by operator →
The NHS wait for a CT scan
NHS England's diagnostic waiting times (DM01) count the people waiting at the end of each month for a CT scan and how long they have waited so far. It is the wait for the test, for NHS-funded patients in England. No self-pay CT wait is published, so none is given here.
CT: NHS wait and private price side by side →
What changes the price
| Factor | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Number of body areas | Is the price for one area, and what does each additional area add? |
| Contrast | Is contrast needed, and is it in the price? |
| Blood tests | Is a kidney-function test needed before contrast, and who pays for it? |
| Report | Is a radiologist report included, and how soon? |
| Consultant review | Is a results appointment included or separate? |
Compare routes
Private CT should usually follow a clinical referral or screening process. If symptoms are urgent or severe, seek appropriate urgent medical care rather than shopping for a scan.
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Important context
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- Source type
- Named public and provider sources
- Primary source
- NHS CT scan
- Reporting period
- 2026-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-26
- Figure type
- Mixed sources
- Use
- Research and comparison only
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a private CT scan cost in the UK?
It depends on the number of body areas and whether contrast is needed. Our private CT price page lists what each operator we read publishes for a one-area, two-area and three-area CT and for contrast, each with its source page and the date it was read. A range is given only where four or more operators publish a fixed price for the same scan.
How long is the NHS wait for a CT scan?
NHS England publishes a monthly wait for CT as a diagnostic test (DM01). Our NHS vs private CT page shows the latest figure. It is the wait for the scan, not for treatment, and covers NHS-funded patients in England.
Is a CT scan available on the NHS?
Yes, if a clinician thinks it is clinically required. NHS access depends on referral, triage and local diagnostic capacity.
Does CT contrast cost extra?
Sometimes. Contrast, cannulation, blood tests and radiologist reporting may be included or charged separately depending on provider. Where an operator prints a separate contrast price, our CT price page lists it as an add-on, not a scan.
Sources & further reading
- NHS CT scan — NHS patient information on CT scans.
- NHS England diagnostic waiting times and activity (DM01) — Monthly waits for CT and other diagnostic tests, England, NHS-funded patients.
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