Contrast x-ray of brain cost at US hospitals
Contrast x-ray of brain · CPT 70010
$139.26
lowest cash price
$735.93
national median
$3,653.66
highest cash price
127
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $139.26–$3,653.66 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($444.73) → Sep 1, 2026 ($422.61)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | $139.26 | $152.32 | $225.76 |
| California | 52 | $245.86 | $2,045.07 | $3,382.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 72 | $844.40 | $844.40 | $1,112.80 |
| Georgia | 24 | $735.93 | $735.93 | $735.93 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $407.04 | $407.04 | $1,024.50 |
| Illinois | 31 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $445.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 13 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $1,302.36 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 23 | $479.72 | $479.72 | $479.72 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 12 | $679.80 | $679.80 | $679.80 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $395.29 | $420.58 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $1,634.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 43 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 95 | $1,150.70 | $1,979.98 | $3,653.66 |
| Virginia | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 30 | $853.86 | $1,046.77 | $2,833.60 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,979.98 | $57.48 – $2,474.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,979.98 | $57.48 – $2,969.96 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $2,045.07 | $57.55 – $1,721.14 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $2,078.98 | $57.48 – $2,598.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $2,078.98 | $57.48 – $3,118.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $2,078.98 | $57.48 – $3,118.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $2,078.98 | $494.01 – $2,771.97 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $2,833.60 | $388.77 – $1,374.66 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,382.40 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $3,653.66 | $57.48 – $523.13 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $380.99 – $1,643.20 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $59.23 – $453.94 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $59.23 – $453.94 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $59.23 – $453.94 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $59.23 – $453.94 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $72.56 – $326.74 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $79.99 – $79.99 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $62.83 – $954.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $625.80 – $754.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $625.80 – $754.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $641.06 – $828.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $682.29 – $828.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $625.80 – $754.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $679.43 – $828.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $682.29 – $828.27 |