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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $113.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $113.13 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $113.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $2,046.60 | $131.99 – $142.55 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $2,046.60 | $104.75 – $115.23 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $2,052.05 | $59.96 – $563.64 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $2,057.47 | $56.17 – $756.12 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $2,057.60 | $879.62 – $2,314.80 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $2,060.10 | $134.46 – $417.58 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $2,074.40 | $111.66 – $2,333.70 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $2,098.40 | $48.73 – $2,360.70 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $2,115.00 | $107.60 – $1,692.00 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $2,116.00 | $111.66 – $2,380.50 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $2,128.00 | $80.11 – $2,394.00 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $2,129.60 | $758.67 – $2,395.80 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $2,133.60 | $112.03 – $208.38 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $2,133.60 | $61.48 – $542.00 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $2,154.40 | $705.10 – $2,423.70 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $2,168.00 | $850.94 – $2,439.00 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,180.33 | $106.88 – $1,610.00 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $2,181.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $2,187.60 | $112.03 – $392.12 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $2,188.80 | $132.42 – $3,040.00 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $2,213.93 | not published |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $2,218.50 | $101.59 – $111.75 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $2,218.80 | not published |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $2,235.20 | $101.02 – $2,514.60 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $2,244.00 | $615.75 – $2,244.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $2,244.00 | $98.96 – $2,244.00 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $2,253.00 | $112.03 – $380.87 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $2,265.44 | $103.72 – $290.01 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $2,284.80 | $111.66 – $2,570.40 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $2,284.80 | $111.66 – $2,570.40 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,288.00 | $141.00 – $141.00 |