Looking for clear, upfront CT brain scan cost in Hyderabad? A CT of the brain and head uses X-rays and a computer to produce detailed images of the brain tissue, skull, sinuses, orbits and inner-ear bones. The price depends on the exact study — a plain scan, a contrast scan, a CT angiography of the brain vessels, or a focused head-region study. CION helps you access quality head CT imaging across Hyderabad through a trusted partner-centre network, with indicative pricing shared upfront. Share your prescription for a free, no-obligation estimate.
A brain or head CT is one of the fastest, most widely used scans in medicine. It is often the first test after a head injury, a suspected stroke, a sudden severe headache, seizures, or dizziness and balance problems, and it is also used to assess the sinuses, orbits and the bones around the ears. A CT of the head produces detailed images of the brain tissue, skull, sinuses, orbits and inner-ear bones.
In Hyderabad, head CT is widely available, but prices and reporting quality differ between centres and localities. CION Cancer Clinics arranges imaging across Hyderabad — at vetted partner centres in Himayat Nagar, Panjagutta, Dilsukhnagar, Film Nagar and Habsiguda — supported by 35+ partner centres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. We help you arrange the head CT your doctor has advised at a vetted partner centre near you, share an indicative price before you book, and — because we are an oncology network — make sure any concerning findings can be reviewed by a cancer specialist.
In a suspected stroke or after a serious head injury, a brain CT is often the very first scan done — it is fast and quickly shows bleeding, so the right emergency treatment can begin without delay. According to RadiologyInfo.org (RSNA and the American College of Radiology), this speed and wide availability are why CT is the initial test in many head emergencies.
There is no single price for a head CT — what you pay depends mainly on the exact study and whether contrast is used, as well as the scanner and the centre. The table below is an indicative guide for the common brain and head-region scans, with prices rounded to the nearest ₹100. Your exact, confirmed price is shared once your prescription is reviewed.
| Head / brain CT type | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| CT Brain / Head — plain (NCCT) | ₹1,300 |
| CT Brain — with contrast (CECT) | On request* |
| CT Brain Angiography | ₹6,900 |
| CT Carotid / EC-IC + Brain Angiography | ₹10,900 |
| CT PNS / Sinus | ₹1,500 |
| CT Orbits | ₹2,000 |
| CT Temporal Bone | ₹2,500 |
| CT Mastoid | ₹2,500 |
All prices are indicative and may vary by centre, protocol and use of contrast. *A contrast brain CT is confirmed once we review your prescription.
All three are CT studies of the head, but they are set up differently:
Your doctor decides which study is needed. If you are not sure which one your prescription is for, our team can clarify it for you.
CION arranges brain and head CT scans through trusted partner imaging centres across Hyderabad, so you can choose the one closest to you. Call 18002028726 and we’ll guide you to the earliest available appointment.
These are partner diagnostic centres within the CION network. Toll-free booking: 18002028726.
Bring your prescription. Our team helps you understand it — and you're welcome to a free written second opinion before you spend on any scan.
A brain or head CT may be advised:
A brain CT can show a mass, swelling or bleeding and is often the first scan when a brain tumour or a secondary deposit (metastasis) is suspected. For looking at brain tumours in detail, an MRI is usually better, and a biopsy is needed to confirm what a tumour is. If your brain CT raises a concern, CION's oncology team can guide the right next step.
Related reading: CT Scan Cost in Hyderabad (all scan types), contrast vs non-contrast CT, is a CT scan safe?, and PET-CT Scan Cost in Hyderabad (used for cancer staging).
A head CT uses a small, controlled dose of radiation, and scanners are operated to keep it as low as reasonably achievable, in line with radiation-safety norms set by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) in India. For the vast majority of people, the value of a fast, accurate diagnosis far outweighs the small risk. A head CT is recommended only when it will genuinely help your care — and you should tell the team if you are, or might be, pregnant.
This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Prices shown are indicative and may vary by centre, scan protocol and use of contrast. Always follow the advice of a qualified doctor regarding whether a scan is needed and how to interpret the results.
Hear from the patients and families who came to CION for diagnosis, imaging and cancer care — in their own words.
These aren't paid endorsements or written reviews. These are video testimonials from real patients and families — recorded on their own phones, in their own words. Pick any one. Watch it. Then decide.
Read all 800+ reviews on Google
Start Your Story. Book Free Consultation.A plain brain CT is among the more affordable CT studies; contrast scans, CT angiography and focused head-region studies cost more. CION shares an indicative price once your prescription is reviewed.
A plain scan (NCCT) uses X-rays alone and is standard for injury, stroke or bleeding. A contrast scan (CECT) adds an iodine-based dye to highlight vessels and abnormal areas, used when infection, a tumour or a vascular problem is suspected.
A CT is fast and excellent for injury, bleeding and bone, and is often the first test in an emergency. An MRI gives more detail of the brain tissue and is usually preferred for tumours and many other brain conditions. Your doctor chooses based on what needs to be seen.
A brain CT can show bleeding, a mass or swelling and is often the first scan used. It cannot confirm what a tumour is — that needs a biopsy — and an MRI is usually better for detailed tumour assessment.
A small, controlled amount. For most people the benefit of a fast, accurate diagnosis far outweighs the small risk, and doses are kept as low as reasonably achievable in line with AERB guidance.
Yes. A head CT is a prescribed investigation, so you will need a referral. If you are unsure which study you need, our team can help and offer a free written second opinion.
