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Contrast-induced nephropathy has become a significant source of hospital morbidity and mortality with the ever-increasing use of iodinated contrast media in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as angiography in high-risk patients.
It depends on whether the scan is performed in a hospital or in an outpatient facility and whether IV and oral contrast is being used to get a clearer image. If IV contrast is being used, a physician must be there because of the chance of a major allergic reaction to the iodine based dye. That's much more expensive. About 10 years ago, there were free standing imaging centers being promoted where people could pay cash (a little less than $1000) and have a non-contrast CT scan with a marketing strategy that a yearly scan could detect cancers earlier or reassure people that they were okay.