Head CT scan (with and without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT head/brain without and with contrast · CPT 70470
$107.40
lowest cash price
$1,818.96
national median
$18,159.85
highest cash price
917
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $107.40–$18,159.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,032.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,161.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,613.78 | $3,355.56 | $5,085.60 |
| Arizona | 23 | $282.92 | $431.70 | $3,163.89 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $777.30 | $1,578.20 | $4,284.00 |
| California | 90 | $612.36 | $2,808.00 | $7,179.10 |
| Colorado | 17 | $547.24 | $6,941.56 | $8,888.00 |
| Florida | 71 | $768.31 | $5,080.62 | $18,159.85 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,157.00 | $1,881.36 | $13,970.17 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $738.56 | $738.56 | $1,747.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $750.00 | $2,424.60 | $3,756.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $496.50 | $728.00 | $3,902.99 |
| Iowa | 29 | $842.90 | $1,868.86 | $3,602.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,248.00 | $6,248.04 | $11,822.15 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $835.40 | $2,304.60 | $6,236.19 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $317.46 | $317.46 | $317.46 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,140.65 | $2,409.20 | $3,247.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $2,131.00 | $3,161.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $863.71 | $2,056.80 | $2,852.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $581.68 | $867.72 | $1,057.60 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,191.96 | $1,426.70 | $8,407.58 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.00 | $2,944.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,104.60 | $1,513.00 | $3,241.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $700.56 | $2,252.34 | $3,142.29 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 | $3,125.30 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $194.55 | $480.88 | $1,028.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,391.06 | $2,391.06 | $2,391.06 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $5,026.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,455.00 | $1,942.40 | $5,394.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2,292.00 | $2,292.00 | $2,848.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $648.70 | $1,248.00 | $2,933.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $1,065.14 | $2,137.85 | $3,282.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $224.64 | $1,033.60 | $2,093.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $457.50 | $1,300.20 | $5,112.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $908.50 | $1,630.80 | $9,109.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,231.20 | $2,618.40 | $2,932.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $539.56 | $635.91 | $12,310.28 |
| Texas | 114 | $533.28 | $2,277.85 | $17,532.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $576.61 | $1,755.50 | $11,678.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $722.61 | $1,371.76 | $2,461.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $639.50 | $1,235.50 | $2,428.20 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $837.90 | $1,818.96 | $3,477.94 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $973.98 | $1,351.65 | $1,450.61 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $4,621.50 | $173.17 – $6,003.00 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $4,621.50 | $183.17 – $6,003.00 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $4,683.42 | $226.42 – $1,568.52 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $4,802.62 | $174.01 – $489.16 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $4,897.62 | $170.91 – $431.54 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $4,943.25 | $241.04 – $9,337.25 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $5,026.00 | $200.12 – $515.39 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $5,080.62 | $174.01 – $485.17 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $5,085.60 | $1,712.15 – $1,712.15 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,112.00 | $120.00 – $973.60 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $5,367.25 | $175.06 – $584.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $5,394.00 | $167.65 – $418.63 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $5,466.00 | $248.15 – $401.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $5,518.00 | $303.54 – $2,609.68 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $5,531.13 | $241.04 – $1,769.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $5,888.27 | $172.43 – $801.00 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $6,236.19 | $164.58 – $164.58 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $6,248.04 | $166.06 – $672.32 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $6,248.04 | $166.06 – $672.32 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $6,248.04 | $164.94 – $672.32 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $6,941.56 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $6,941.56 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $6,941.56 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $6,941.56 | $183.34 – $346.10 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $6,941.56 | $181.33 – $342.30 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $7,179.10 | $226.19 – $2,956.30 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $7,332.92 | $318.40 – $459.25 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $7,445.40 | $661.91 – $661.91 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $7,451.39 | $187.75 – $416.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $7,742.37 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $7,793.00 | $304.62 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $8,151.32 | $183.17 – $415.19 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $8,201.07 | $175.06 – $801.00 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $8,262.00 | $162.34 – $401.74 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $8,407.58 | $101.17 – $206.71 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $8,699.16 | $183.17 – $631.85 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $8,741.72 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $8,858.00 | $303.54 – $3,126.60 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $8,888.00 | $141.32 – $401.74 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $9,109.00 | $183.17 – $682.65 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $9,109.00 | $202.75 – $824.37 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $9,109.00 | $202.75 – $788.87 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $9,524.76 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $9,524.76 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $9,524.76 | $656.64 – $656.64 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $9,524.76 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $9,524.76 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $9,568.89 | $172.43 – $801.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $9,698.88 | $183.17 – $391.35 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $10,381.65 | not published |