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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $10,660.80 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $11,169.00 | $303.54 – $2,986.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $11,678.00 | $205.87 – $401.74 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,822.15 | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $12,003.63 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $12,310.28 | $184.23 – $459.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $12,459.75 | $401.74 – $2,759.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $12,934.66 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $13,092.03 | $171.56 – $309.77 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $13,970.17 | $182.30 – $506.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $15,133.00 | $303.54 – $2,986.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $15,819.19 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | $16,645.46 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | $17,107.28 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $17,332.99 | $401.74 – $2,797.64 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $17,532.00 | $171.56 – $391.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $18,159.85 | $401.74 – $2,887.14 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $103.19 – $339.26 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,796.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,963.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,126.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $2,963.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $2,887.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,936.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,936.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,844.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,097.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,100.99 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $146.07 – $2,963.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,759.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,100.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,731.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,963.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,686.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $2,727.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,100.99 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $141.32 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $282.72 – $401.74 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $145.48 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $135.98 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $171.56 – $364.44 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $139.54 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $171.56 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $175.06 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $175.06 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $175.06 – $391.77 |