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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $1,157.00 | $154.83 – $455.55 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $1,157.00 | $157.13 – $455.55 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $1,160.40 | $80.00 – $1,547.20 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $1,162.80 | $44.12 – $547.67 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $1,176.00 | $39.89 – $293.00 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,179.50 | $39.89 – $316.44 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $1,180.71 | $8.19 – $279.56 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $1,183.93 | $94.19 – $331.40 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,187.10 | $110.17 – $1,610.00 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $1,192.13 | $170.02 – $1,740.91 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $1,204.13 | $159.85 – $3,982.88 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,206.86 | $55.68 – $112.52 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $1,208.42 | $186.86 – $2,154.14 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $1,208.73 | $899.52 – $1,817.78 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $1,208.95 | $143.19 – $3,789.24 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,214.40 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,214.40 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,214.40 | not published |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $1,218.36 | $203.11 – $1,135.23 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $1,218.36 | $171.47 – $1,020.43 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $1,218.40 | $180.99 – $588.44 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,222.65 | $105.03 – $416.47 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $1,224.72 | $170.91 – $522.32 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $1,225.00 | $269.08 – $2,386.30 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,225.00 | $269.08 – $1,960.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $1,233.44 | $199.75 – $765.32 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $1,233.60 | $8.19 – $1,060.00 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,234.80 | $140.70 – $1,646.40 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,245.00 | $269.08 – $1,992.00 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $1,248.75 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,256.42 | $302.68 – $3,204.11 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $1,261.00 | $186.86 – $2,017.60 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,263.00 | $8.19 – $2,216.35 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,263.60 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,263.60 | $1.00 – $1,937.52 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,263.60 | $716.04 – $1,537.38 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,263.60 | $201.32 – $962.09 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $1,264.25 | $165.94 – $172.58 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $1,266.50 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,266.50 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,275.40 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $1,275.40 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,279.80 | $35.79 – $650.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $1,288.65 | $142.27 – $489.56 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,294.50 | $39.89 – $117.20 |