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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $962.00 | $169.54 – $186.50 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $963.10 | $920.00 – $1,395.24 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $968.88 | $174.72 – $316.23 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $972.00 | $163.14 – $358.62 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $974.80 | $44.12 – $547.67 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $990.00 | $147.72 – $356.78 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $990.00 | not published |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $990.00 | $130.97 – $735.08 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $990.00 | $130.97 – $735.08 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $990.00 | $130.97 – $735.08 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $990.00 | $130.97 – $735.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $994.20 | $45.19 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $994.20 | $45.19 – $650.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $997.75 | $51.35 – $767.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $997.75 | $52.65 – $1,228.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $1,014.68 | $189.74 – $3,356.24 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,016.73 | $152.06 – $2,052.27 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,018.60 | $175.68 – $809.27 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,018.60 | $175.68 – $809.27 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,018.60 | $206.45 – $809.27 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,018.60 | $175.68 – $809.27 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,018.60 | $175.68 – $809.27 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,018.60 | $175.68 – $809.27 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,040.82 | $35.60 – $1,796.44 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $1,050.60 | $212.16 – $717.53 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,054.95 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $1,054.95 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $1,054.95 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,054.95 | $172.82 – $172.82 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,057.98 | $52.90 – $1,320.01 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,058.85 | $180.11 – $183.72 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,061.50 | $156.32 – $924.00 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,070.49 | $5.75 – $986.97 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,081.50 | $39.89 – $295.42 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,084.20 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,087.80 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,090.00 | $29.51 – $1,226.32 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,097.00 | $39.89 – $316.44 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $1,099.15 | $169.13 – $175.89 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $1,104.83 | $459.35 – $2,369.64 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $1,108.73 | $94.19 – $364.14 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,121.25 | $1.10 – $1,105.20 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $1,131.87 | $226.19 – $2,889.15 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $1,135.28 | $49.18 – $981.56 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $1,137.38 | $88.62 – $401.74 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $1,138.15 | $110.20 – $490.20 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $1,140.00 | $163.14 – $285.36 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $1,140.00 | $163.14 – $179.45 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $1,142.01 | $152.06 – $2,052.27 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,144.64 | $49.40 – $754.03 |