Eye Socket, Pituitary or Ear CT Scan (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the orbit, sella turcica or posterior fossa without and with contrast · CPT 70482
$109.50
lowest cash price
$1,707.60
national median
$16,973.12
highest cash price
887
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $109.50–$16,973.12 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,408.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,964.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1,842.54 | $2,396.16 | $4,291.56 |
| Arizona | 23 | $331.53 | $505.87 | $3,225.48 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $547.20 | $831.35 | $2,876.00 |
| California | 89 | $697.94 | $2,548.00 | $7,540.46 |
| Colorado | 16 | $456.84 | $6,647.09 | $6,647.09 |
| Florida | 73 | $670.16 | $4,835.35 | $16,973.12 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,044.29 | $1,686.75 | $2,836.34 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $884.16 | $884.16 | $1,747.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $750.00 | $2,456.00 | $4,162.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $528.88 | $858.50 | $2,964.15 |
| Iowa | 22 | $581.60 | $1,580.84 | $4,469.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,001.60 | $7,282.73 | $11,822.15 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $562.08 | $2,276.40 | $4,781.77 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $351.26 | $351.26 | $351.26 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,726.40 | $2,503.35 | $3,247.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $2,131.00 | $3,026.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $863.71 | $1,824.98 | $3,217.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $615.12 | $925.44 | $2,005.12 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,191.96 | $1,403.35 | $8,407.58 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,110.40 | $1,110.40 | $2,944.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,368.36 | $1,659.50 | $3,037.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $864.36 | $1,412.66 | $1,970.83 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,259.90 | $3,259.90 | $3,259.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $194.55 | $517.67 | $821.25 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,518.32 | $2,518.32 | $2,518.32 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $795.00 | $6,248.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,530.00 | $2,521.15 | $5,463.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,053.60 | $2,324.00 | $2,584.00 |
| Ohio | 67 | $798.20 | $1,248.00 | $2,367.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $1,023.14 | $1,606.80 | $2,949.11 |
| Oregon | 13 | $223.56 | $1,139.25 | $2,745.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | $402.00 | $1,327.20 | $5,112.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $962.00 | $1,976.50 | $8,451.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,420.80 | $2,709.60 | $3,222.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $414.68 | $587.70 | $5,527.31 |
| Texas | 112 | $426.36 | $1,785.08 | $10,056.77 |
| Virginia | 42 | $576.61 | $1,863.00 | $9,844.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $807.60 | $1,533.60 | $3,189.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $109.50 | $1,235.50 | $2,276.40 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $471.39 | $1,818.96 | $3,166.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $973.98 | $2,204.47 | $2,365.86 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $6,647.09 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $7,282.73 | $166.06 – $672.32 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $7,282.73 | $166.06 – $672.32 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $7,282.73 | $164.94 – $672.32 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $7,379.00 | $204.62 – $401.74 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $7,540.46 | $295.89 – $2,038.40 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $7,672.69 | $183.17 – $391.35 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $7,742.37 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $8,407.58 | $101.17 – $368.77 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $8,451.00 | $268.88 – $824.37 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $8,451.00 | $268.88 – $788.87 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $8,724.61 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $8,971.80 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $8,990.86 | $172.43 – $801.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $9,053.00 | $303.54 – $5,805.93 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $9,665.73 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $9,665.73 | $656.64 – $656.64 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $9,665.73 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $9,665.73 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $9,665.73 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $9,729.00 | $183.17 – $682.65 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $9,844.00 | $161.36 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $10,056.77 | $171.56 – $309.77 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $10,111.41 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $11,125.50 | $401.74 – $5,123.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $11,716.00 | $303.54 – $5,545.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,822.15 | $101.17 – $559.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $11,984.76 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $12,284.18 | $401.74 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $13,053.29 | $401.74 – $5,195.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $13,337.79 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $13,512.60 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $16,313.55 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $16,437.96 | $1,478.00 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $16,461.78 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $16,744.50 | $303.54 – $5,805.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $16,973.12 | $401.74 – $5,361.25 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $559.23 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $101.17 – $559.23 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $101.17 – $559.23 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $101.17 – $559.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $5,805.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $401.74 – $5,193.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $5,503.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $5,502.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $5,361.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $401.74 – $5,453.26 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $401.74 – $5,289.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $401.74 – $5,453.26 |