Head CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT head/brain with contrast · CPT 70460
$89.40
lowest cash price
$1,527.60
national median
$15,279.41
highest cash price
910
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $89.40–$15,279.41 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,652.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,930.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,322.84 | $2,682.42 | $4,378.14 |
| Arizona | 23 | $235.83 | $359.84 | $2,873.03 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $485.40 | $1,311.05 | $3,639.00 |
| California | 90 | $596.96 | $2,699.83 | $5,734.01 |
| Colorado | 17 | $456.19 | $5,822.01 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 69 | $722.43 | $4,055.36 | $15,279.41 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,020.61 | $1,587.69 | $4,893.42 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $600.96 | $600.96 | $1,530.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $700.00 | $2,059.20 | $3,491.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $470.00 | $621.50 | $3,682.09 |
| Iowa | 27 | $758.16 | $1,563.90 | $3,708.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,145.60 | $5,549.93 | $10,690.86 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $674.82 | $1,683.60 | $4,801.52 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $281.32 | $281.32 | $281.32 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,013.90 | $2,073.15 | $3,247.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $241.18 | $1,786.00 | $2,930.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $1,870.40 | $2,716.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $440.44 | $710.55 | $934.32 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,043.46 | $1,329.90 | $5,226.84 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,057.60 | $1,057.60 | $1,218.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $916.02 | $1,208.42 | $2,654.55 |
| Nevada | 4 | $583.80 | $1,911.01 | $2,666.10 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,262.10 | $2,262.10 | $2,262.10 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $194.55 | $377.78 | $862.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,947.12 | $1,947.12 | $1,947.12 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $3,209.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,322.00 | $1,520.45 | $4,673.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,760.80 | $1,760.80 | $2,340.00 |
| Ohio | 67 | $609.05 | $1,114.86 | $2,922.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $883.28 | $1,822.60 | $2,949.11 |
| Oregon | 13 | $199.80 | $885.76 | $2,011.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $374.50 | $1,294.80 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $685.50 | $1,344.00 | $8,543.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,008.00 | $2,447.20 | $2,648.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $348.60 | $559.65 | $9,175.71 |
| Texas | 114 | $506.88 | $1,762.24 | $14,620.00 |
| Virginia | 42 | $549.24 | $1,526.50 | $9,304.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $667.17 | $1,342.80 | $2,153.90 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $118.00 | $919.50 | $1,916.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $685.14 | $1,570.00 | $2,982.82 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $811.86 | $1,126.27 | $1,208.73 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,594.96 | $49.40 – $1,594.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,596.00 | $35.79 – $650.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,610.00 | $269.08 – $2,898.00 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $1,610.70 | $186.86 – $2,566.20 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $1,617.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,619.25 | $1,556.00 – $1,556.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,619.25 | $1,739.00 – $1,739.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $1,622.25 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,625.05 | $236.02 – $2,437.57 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,625.05 | $163.03 – $2,437.57 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,625.05 | $152.36 – $2,437.57 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,625.05 | $152.36 – $2,031.31 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,625.05 | $152.36 – $2,437.57 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $1,626.24 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,632.60 | not published |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $1,632.97 | $186.86 – $2,489.61 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $1,633.45 | $115.95 – $1,127.17 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,633.50 | $39.89 – $715.25 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $1,642.55 | $225.59 – $740.92 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $1,642.80 | $33.31 – $650.00 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $1,652.65 | $53.23 – $1,383.27 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,668.60 | not published |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,669.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1,669.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,680.50 | $169.54 – $186.50 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,681.39 | $152.36 – $2,101.74 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $1,683.60 | $94.53 – $542.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $1,693.33 | $392.98 – $4,312.81 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $1,694.40 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,699.90 | $159.85 – $3,515.50 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,705.44 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $1,707.60 | $33.31 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,707.60 | $35.79 – $650.00 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $1,710.00 | $39.89 – $767.43 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $1,710.00 | $144.67 – $542.00 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $1,722.80 | $199.05 – $907.48 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,726.20 | $35.79 – $650.00 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,737.79 | $182.30 – $506.78 |