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
$1,705.20
national median
$16,973.12
highest cash price
884
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 | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $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 | 32 | $402.00 | $1,294.80 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,111.80 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,116.54 | $446.83 – $2,847.39 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $1,118.40 | $160.16 – $356.78 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $1,120.50 | $10.49 – $425.88 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $1,127.00 | $163.14 – $397.01 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $1,133.78 | $189.74 – $4,044.97 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,139.16 | $735.00 – $1,650.11 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $1,139.25 | $175.31 – $356.78 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,139.25 | $155.44 – $735.08 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,139.25 | $155.44 – $735.08 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $1,139.25 | $155.44 – $735.08 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $1,139.25 | $155.44 – $735.08 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $1,157.00 | $154.83 – $455.55 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $1,157.00 | $157.13 – $455.55 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,161.55 | $1.10 – $1,105.20 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,164.15 | $180.11 – $183.72 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,188.30 | $6.76 – $1,124.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,191.96 | $174.72 – $316.23 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $1,192.39 | $94.19 – $432.01 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,197.12 | $226.19 – $2,284.38 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,200.00 | $32.98 – $1,528.64 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,219.35 | $10.49 – $1,083.03 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,222.65 | $175.68 – $894.05 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,222.65 | $175.68 – $894.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,222.65 | $229.03 – $894.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,222.65 | $175.68 – $894.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,222.65 | $175.68 – $894.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,222.65 | $175.68 – $894.05 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $1,222.90 | $189.74 – $4,044.97 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $1,230.50 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $1,230.50 | $174.50 – $523.50 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,235.50 | $44.78 – $316.44 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,238.05 | $168.70 – $400.55 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,244.00 | $156.32 – $924.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,246.70 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,248.00 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $1,248.00 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $1,248.00 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,248.00 | $172.82 – $172.82 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $1,248.09 | $226.19 – $3,185.80 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,248.76 | $35.60 – $2,155.34 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,249.80 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,249.80 | $1.00 – $1,916.36 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,249.80 | $708.22 – $1,520.59 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,249.80 | $201.32 – $979.01 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,254.00 | $59.12 – $1,645.44 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,254.50 | $169.13 – $175.89 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,260.00 | $44.78 – $295.42 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $1,275.00 | $269.08 – $2,040.00 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $1,276.80 | $240.71 – $857.13 |