Eye Socket, Pituitary or Ear CT Scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT of the orbit, sella turcica, posterior fossa, or outer, inner and middle ear without contrast · CPT 70480
$74.25
lowest cash price
$1,320.00
national median
$12,866.41
highest cash price
909
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $74.25–$12,866.41 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,382.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,863.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,069.32 | $1,950.78 | $3,006.12 |
| Arizona | 23 | $220.98 | $337.18 | $2,320.24 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $583.35 | $770.90 | $2,115.00 |
| California | 90 | $541.15 | $1,906.89 | $5,129.54 |
| Colorado | 17 | $304.56 | $4,686.25 | $5,306.43 |
| Florida | 72 | $578.40 | $3,808.23 | $12,866.41 |
| Georgia | 25 | $751.25 | $1,385.28 | $9,334.46 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $629.12 | $629.12 | $1,455.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $523.38 | $1,818.00 | $3,491.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $459.50 | $612.00 | $2,842.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $683.83 | $1,392.95 | $3,491.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $941.60 | $4,854.76 | $9,310.77 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $515.80 | $1,636.20 | $2,842.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $214.24 | $214.24 | $214.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,338.60 | $1,394.15 | $1,959.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.75 | $1,151.00 | $2,342.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $1,815.20 | $2,448.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $371.14 | $645.12 | $827.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $74.25 | $883.30 | $5,355.16 |
| Montana | 1 | $999.20 | $999.20 | $999.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,029.00 | $1,394.50 | $2,333.13 |
| Nevada | 4 | $576.24 | $1,101.47 | $1,536.68 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,797.15 | $1,797.15 | $1,797.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $353.04 | $478.49 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,749.72 | $1,749.72 | $1,749.72 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $3,103.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,041.00 | $1,430.20 | $3,015.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,560.80 | $1,929.60 | $2,128.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $477.10 | $962.65 | $2,218.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $790.88 | $1,007.50 | $2,424.81 |
| Oregon | 13 | $227.34 | $837.75 | $1,956.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $268.00 | $879.00 | $2,937.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $811.00 | $1,517.40 | $7,181.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,682.40 | $2,098.40 | $2,235.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $289.42 | $559.65 | $9,728.92 |
| Texas | 112 | $331.32 | $1,678.86 | $6,387.01 |
| Virginia | 43 | $422.70 | $1,360.00 | $5,947.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $304.32 | $911.60 | $2,846.90 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $295.00 | $693.50 | $1,585.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $348.27 | $1,351.02 | $2,845.58 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $649.32 | $1,469.44 | $1,577.03 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,392.95 | $93.79 – $2,143.00 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,394.15 | $60.52 – $1,299.35 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,394.50 | $193.37 – $2,231.20 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $1,680.30 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,400.25 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $1,400.25 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,400.25 | $98.91 – $1,680.30 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,400.36 | $56.17 – $1,400.36 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $1,401.12 | $114.29 – $248.76 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $1,409.20 | $69.11 – $671.83 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $1,410.00 | $85.48 – $85.48 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $1,415.40 | $134.46 – $807.62 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $1,419.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $1,428.05 | $59.96 – $526.85 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $1,430.20 | $60.52 – $1,197.08 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,717.38 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,631.57 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,631.57 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,745.98 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.54 – $2,517.15 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,717.38 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,717.38 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,717.38 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,717.38 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.54 – $2,631.57 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,631.57 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,430.20 | $53.01 – $2,574.36 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $1,433.14 | $255.63 – $3,245.34 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,441.20 | not published |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $1,447.20 | $92.49 – $2,010.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,455.00 | $147.00 – $147.00 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $1,458.60 | $857.66 – $2,244.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,459.50 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,464.60 | $117.01 – $609.71 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,466.86 | $141.23 – $2,200.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,466.86 | $99.77 – $2,200.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,466.86 | $104.75 – $2,200.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,466.86 | $99.77 – $1,841.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,466.86 | $99.77 – $2,200.28 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $1,469.44 | $1,075.80 – $2,371.65 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |