Contrast x-ray of brain cost at US hospitals
Contrast x-ray of brain · CPT 70015
$127.68
lowest cash price
$1,077.92
national median
$9,642.56
highest cash price
257
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $127.68–$9,642.56 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($925.92) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,036.06)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | $315.62 | $375.81 | $436.00 |
| California | 52 | $538.75 | $2,200.80 | $2,277.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | $7,608.00 | $7,608.00 | $7,608.00 |
| Florida | 70 | $309.40 | $6,841.46 | $9,642.56 |
| Georgia | 24 | $390.78 | $390.78 | $390.78 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,064.75 | $2,064.75 | $2,064.75 |
| Illinois | 31 | $329.60 | $900.00 | $1,445.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 |
| Iowa | 13 | $329.60 | $329.60 | $1,302.36 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 8 | $1,261.20 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 |
| 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 | 24 | $127.68 | $1,077.92 | $2,622.40 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 2 | $523.02 | $523.02 | $568.50 |
| Missouri | 14 | $614.35 | $981.75 | $981.75 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,257.82 | $1,257.82 | $1,257.82 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,836.75 | $1,836.75 | $1,836.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $863.44 | $874.49 | $930.42 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $934.93 | $934.93 | $3,908.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $897.88 | $897.88 | $1,062.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $344.00 | $344.00 | $416.80 |
| Ohio | 51 | $755.40 | $1,497.20 | $3,852.55 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $894.85 | $894.85 | $894.85 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,984.80 | $4,984.80 | $4,984.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $505.00 | $838.50 | $838.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,654.40 | $1,654.40 | $1,654.40 |
| Tennessee | 27 | $321.60 | $321.60 | $321.60 |
| Texas | 123 | $336.00 | $1,336.32 | $7,528.72 |
| Virginia | 22 | $321.60 | $1,217.50 | $1,245.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $1,332.12 | $2,720.00 | $3,889.20 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | $880.00 | $915.00 | $915.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $1,215.81 – $2,449.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $1,215.81 – $2,358.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $1,215.81 – $2,061.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,157.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,341.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,209.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,122.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,154.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $1,609.16 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $1,215.81 – $2,449.47 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $132.35 – $1,895.86 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $1,215.81 – $1,609.16 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $136.80 – $1,858.54 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $136.24 – $1,609.16 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $132.35 – $2,201.88 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $127.35 – $1,609.16 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $163.07 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $166.40 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $166.40 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $166.40 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $163.07 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $163.07 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $166.40 – $1,198.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $163.07 – $1,198.24 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $152.04 – $1,609.16 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $174.50 – $1,609.16 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $212.04 – $1,609.16 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $141.36 – $1,609.16 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $250.75 – $1,609.16 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $209.59 – $1,609.16 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $232.39 – $1,609.16 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $192.80 – $1,609.16 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $285.28 – $1,609.16 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $168.22 – $1,609.16 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $114.96 – $1,382.61 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $119.54 – $1,382.61 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $136.66 – $1,483.70 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $54.87 – $920.54 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $49.50 – $920.54 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $61.01 – $920.54 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $51.42 – $920.54 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $82.47 – $920.54 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $56.79 – $920.54 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $60.24 – $920.54 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $35.30 – $920.54 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $101.97 – $1,609.16 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $166.40 – $932.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $163.90 – $932.72 |