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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $559.65 | $171.14 – $407.98 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $559.65 | $171.14 – $407.99 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $581.50 | $39.89 – $852.12 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $583.80 | $361.40 – $1,334.40 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $596.00 | not published |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $596.96 | $225.20 – $11,086.40 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $600.96 | $186.48 – $3,286.50 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $606.60 | $161.03 – $909.90 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $609.05 | $180.11 – $183.72 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $610.94 | $129.45 – $1,084.50 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $611.50 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $612.50 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $614.04 | $161.61 – $452.51 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $615.50 | $361.32 – $412.57 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $621.50 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $623.00 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $623.43 | $225.20 – $9,005.10 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $626.08 | $101.16 – $311.93 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $630.50 | $361.32 – $412.57 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $642.50 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $642.50 | $185.58 – $381.30 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $645.75 | $110.58 – $356.78 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $645.75 | $98.05 – $735.08 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $645.75 | $98.05 – $735.08 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $645.75 | $98.05 – $735.08 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $645.75 | $98.05 – $735.08 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $647.20 | $154.86 – $985.00 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $647.39 | $155.78 – $158.90 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $647.76 | $113.47 – $1,136.00 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $647.76 | $113.47 – $1,136.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $647.76 | $113.47 – $1,136.00 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $657.00 | not published |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $667.17 | $184.54 – $215.00 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $672.00 | $135.66 – $834.84 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $674.82 | $302.68 – $1,528.80 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $679.56 | $154.86 – $326.02 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $683.06 | $29.55 – $1,591.31 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $685.14 | $57.14 – $138.26 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $685.50 | $163.14 – $394.95 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $690.00 | not published |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $700.00 | $187.96 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $700.00 | $184.02 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $700.00 | $184.02 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $700.00 | $187.96 – $304.50 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $709.50 | not published |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $710.55 | $155.78 – $158.90 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $713.96 | $178.02 – $181.58 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $720.96 | $203.11 – $829.10 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $720.96 | $203.11 – $856.43 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $720.96 | $203.68 – $856.43 |