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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,179.50 | $104.75 – $3,370.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,179.50 | $104.75 – $3,370.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,179.50 | $104.75 – $3,370.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,179.50 | $104.75 – $3,370.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,179.50 | $104.75 – $3,370.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,184.77 | $56.17 – $1,313.61 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $420.09 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $420.09 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $210.04 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,193.50 | $400.19 – $400.19 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,193.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,200.00 | $107.00 – $107.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,202.30 | $78.98 – $1,305.84 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $1,207.85 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,207.85 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,211.40 | $9.32 – $1,372.00 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,219.68 | $56.17 – $3,707.37 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $1,225.50 | not published |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $1,226.40 | $91.94 – $577.46 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,241.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,241.40 | $38.77 – $650.00 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $1,247.26 | $255.63 – $3,245.34 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,250.00 | $160.73 – $2,000.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $1,265.60 | $112.03 – $112.03 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,269.59 | $56.17 – $595.12 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $1,284.48 | $302.69 – $5,459.85 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,289.00 | $104.86 – $711.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $1,289.00 | $104.86 – $711.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,289.00 | $192.18 – $192.18 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $1,289.00 | $106.19 – $711.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,289.00 | $103.69 – $711.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,289.00 | $106.19 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,289.00 | $104.86 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,289.00 | $106.19 – $711.00 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $1,294.20 | not published |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,296.84 | $135.12 – $2,455.88 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,300.20 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $1,301.36 | $56.17 – $637.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,301.36 | $56.17 – $717.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,301.36 | $56.17 – $666.95 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $1,303.15 | $131.77 – $4,756.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $1,303.15 | $112.91 – $3,947.48 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,310.40 | $1,173.90 – $2,675.40 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $1,310.40 | $116.50 – $438.23 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $1,316.09 | $255.63 – $3,245.34 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,318.20 | not published |