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
910
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 | 23 | $210.66 | $670.20 | $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 | 34 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $4,336.59 | $201.59 – $1,333.29 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $4,462.31 | $172.43 – $801.00 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $4,483.35 | $176.20 – $352.40 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $4,483.35 | $176.49 – $352.98 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $4,579.24 | $174.01 – $430.83 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,599.60 | $154.80 – $838.42 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $4,798.00 | $271.22 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $4,909.00 | $167.65 – $418.63 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $5,100.42 | $187.75 – $416.27 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $5,341.32 | $166.06 – $598.75 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $5,341.32 | $166.06 – $598.75 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $5,341.32 | $164.94 – $598.75 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $5,613.92 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $5,613.92 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $5,613.92 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $5,613.92 | $183.34 – $346.10 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $5,613.92 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $5,662.52 | $101.17 – $333.84 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $5,766.80 | $134.40 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $5,776.47 | $183.17 – $347.52 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $5,822.82 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $6,084.02 | $587.79 – $587.79 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $6,324.38 | $183.17 – $631.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $6,353.00 | $303.54 – $3,076.56 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $6,547.69 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $6,719.94 | $251.61 – $1,811.04 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $7,076.00 | $183.30 – $401.74 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $7,415.17 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $7,618.58 | $401.74 – $3,403.65 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $7,662.58 | $172.43 – $801.00 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $7,746.00 | $226.69 – $693.07 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $7,746.00 | $226.69 – $663.22 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $7,865.00 | $183.17 – $606.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $7,872.00 | $303.54 – $3,685.96 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $8,021.50 | $125.83 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $8,227.88 | $183.17 – $415.19 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $8,262.00 | $144.55 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $8,427.48 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $8,461.54 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $8,461.54 | $583.11 – $583.11 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $8,461.54 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $8,461.54 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $8,461.54 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $8,733.88 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $9,334.46 | $182.30 – $506.78 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $9,728.92 | $147.35 – $459.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $9,857.09 | $171.56 – $309.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $10,160.13 | $401.74 – $1,478.00 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $10,237.31 | $101.17 – $492.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $10,963.92 | $401.74 – $3,403.65 |