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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $1,639.00 | $176.20 – $343.59 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $1,639.00 | $176.20 – $343.59 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,639.00 | $176.20 – $352.40 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $1,639.00 | $460.77 – $460.77 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $1,652.58 | $132.59 – $1,610.00 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,652.58 | $132.59 – $2,065.72 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,652.58 | $132.59 – $2,065.72 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,652.58 | $132.59 – $2,065.72 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $1,654.25 | $167.48 – $174.18 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $1,654.25 | not published |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,657.32 | $176.05 – $2,742.60 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,671.60 | $167.00 – $2,228.80 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $1,675.05 | $165.56 – $2,577.00 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $1,675.20 | not published |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,684.10 | $146.52 – $625.79 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $1,684.31 | $490.69 – $4,025.29 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,684.65 | $132.50 – $984.66 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,686.30 | $195.46 – $655.99 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,688.70 | $98.54 – $948.54 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $1,690.00 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,701.50 | $45.03 – $715.25 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $1,706.77 | $483.82 – $798.30 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $1,711.80 | $39.50 – $650.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,720.50 | $170.10 – $306.19 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $1,722.60 | $39.50 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,722.60 | $43.36 – $650.00 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,723.60 | $209.25 – $2,285.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $1,732.80 | $39.50 – $650.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $1,747.20 | $1,064.18 – $2,688.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $1,747.20 | $166.03 – $2,688.00 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $1,747.20 | $1,027.35 – $2,688.00 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,747.50 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,749.60 | $43.36 – $650.00 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,752.96 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $5,224.75 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $5,224.75 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $5,224.75 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $5,224.75 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $1,221.33 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,755.50 | $174.56 – $5,224.75 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,759.80 | $162.81 – $361.60 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,771.20 | $43.36 – $650.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $1,771.90 | $98.54 – $948.54 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $1,777.56 | $490.69 – $4,025.29 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,781.25 | $1,556.00 – $1,556.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,781.25 | $1,739.00 – $1,739.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,788.60 | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,790.00 | $269.08 – $3,486.92 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,790.00 | $269.08 – $2,864.00 |