Eye Socket, Pituitary or Ear CT Scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the orbit, sella turcica, posterior fossa, or outer, inner and middle ear with contrast · CPT 70481
$117.60
lowest cash price
$1,543.00
national median
$14,564.92
highest cash price
907
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $117.60–$14,564.92 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,583.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,895.12)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,642.20 | $2,737.80 | $4,020.12 |
| Arizona | 23 | $276.31 | $421.61 | $3,133.47 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $606.90 | $813.80 | $2,432.00 |
| California | 90 | $567.98 | $2,323.24 | $6,719.94 |
| Colorado | 17 | $380.70 | $5,613.92 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 75 | $624.28 | $5,100.42 | $14,564.92 |
| Georgia | 25 | $856.33 | $1,551.42 | $9,334.46 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $738.56 | $738.56 | $1,597.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $700.00 | $2,153.40 | $3,869.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $542.40 | $749.00 | $2,895.12 |
| Iowa | 27 | $758.16 | $1,521.58 | $4,049.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $887.20 | $5,341.32 | $10,237.31 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $634.65 | $2,067.60 | $2,895.12 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $249.08 | $249.08 | $249.08 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,267.40 | $2,142.00 | $3,248.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $1,786.00 | $2,930.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $2,194.40 | $3,057.60 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $445.94 | $810.80 | $1,394.10 |
| Missouri | 20 | $968.88 | $1,234.75 | $5,662.52 |
| Montana | 2 | $886.40 | $886.40 | $1,980.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,152.48 | $1,520.00 | $2,536.40 |
| Nevada | 4 | $720.30 | $1,296.01 | $1,808.10 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,395.25 | $2,395.25 | $2,395.25 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $194.55 | $450.59 | $694.75 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,990.38 | $1,990.38 | $1,990.38 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $3,997.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,333.50 | $1,619.05 | $4,909.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,847.20 | $2,100.00 | $2,140.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $117.60 | $1,214.40 | $2,552.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $753.23 | $1,432.60 | $2,949.11 |
| Oregon | 13 | $199.80 | $990.00 | $2,169.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $322.50 | $1,294.80 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $962.00 | $1,976.50 | $7,746.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,138.40 | $2,409.60 | $2,951.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $315.00 | $559.65 | $9,728.92 |
| Texas | 112 | $391.71 | $1,543.83 | $9,857.09 |
| Virginia | 42 | $408.00 | $1,360.80 | $8,262.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $720.96 | $1,349.20 | $2,899.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $118.00 | $901.50 | $1,999.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $411.54 | $1,570.00 | $3,616.25 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $811.86 | $1,837.26 | $1,971.77 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,570.00 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $1,572.48 | $170.91 – $522.32 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,573.56 | $330.14 – $6,717.15 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $1,580.90 | $234.50 – $234.50 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $1,583.90 | $51.03 – $681.20 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $1,587.30 | $161.52 – $2,442.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,597.50 | $190.00 – $190.00 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,600.00 | $179.00 – $179.00 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $1,605.50 | $101.17 – $1,640.02 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,608.00 | $45.19 – $650.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,610.00 | $269.08 – $2,898.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,612.05 | $127.78 – $2,228.63 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,612.80 | $130.72 – $709.16 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $1,616.69 | $448.99 – $2,036.44 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,076.20 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,979.05 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,979.05 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,108.58 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,849.53 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,076.20 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,076.20 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,076.20 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $3,076.20 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,979.05 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,979.05 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,619.05 | $49.91 – $2,914.29 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $1,038.16 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,620.50 | $174.56 – $4,714.07 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,624.35 | not published |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $1,625.76 | $187.96 – $2,258.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,632.60 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,633.50 | $39.89 – $715.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $1,639.95 | $101.17 – $1,070.25 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,642.20 | $170.91 – $385.47 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $1,661.40 | $101.17 – $233.71 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,668.60 | not published |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,669.00 | $174.77 – $445.73 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1,669.00 | $174.77 – $445.73 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $1,669.22 | $490.69 – $4,251.40 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,689.00 | $1,556.00 – $1,556.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,689.00 | $1,739.00 – $1,739.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,689.00 | $45.19 – $650.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $1,720.60 | $180.34 – $2,458.00 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $1,723.15 | $167.48 – $174.18 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $1,728.00 | $962.88 – $2,290.00 |