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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $10,589.87 | $401.74 – $3,412.61 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $10,690.86 | $101.17 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $11,614.22 | $401.74 – $3,412.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $11,792.50 | $401.74 – $3,261.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $12,594.00 | $303.54 – $3,695.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $12,613.00 | $303.54 – $3,529.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $13,890.37 | $401.74 – $1,478.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $14,204.99 | $401.74 – $3,412.61 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $14,620.00 | $149.31 – $391.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $15,279.41 | $401.74 – $3,412.61 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $103.19 – $322.75 |
| 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 – $3,305.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,503.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,695.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,502.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $3,412.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,471.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,471.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,361.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,661.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,665.40 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $130.06 – $3,502.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,261.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,665.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,228.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,503.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,175.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $401.74 – $3,224.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $303.54 – $3,665.40 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $125.83 – $401.74 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $129.53 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $121.07 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $149.31 – $364.44 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $124.24 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $149.31 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $152.36 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $152.36 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $152.36 – $391.77 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $149.31 – $395.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $152.36 – $391.77 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $165.91 – $401.74 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $238.39 – $401.74 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $199.27 – $1,279.72 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $159.93 – $401.74 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $254.65 – $459.25 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $214.61 – $459.25 |