Head CT scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT head/brain without contrast · CPT 70450
$116.22
lowest cash price
$1,268.90
national median
$11,614.22
highest cash price
907
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $116.22–$11,614.22 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,287.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,151.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,873.56 | $2,352.48 | $3,366.48 |
| Arizona | 23 | $188.62 | $287.80 | $2,430.80 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $438.15 | $1,002.95 | $2,581.00 |
| California | 90 | $577.22 | $2,065.44 | $4,377.50 |
| Colorado | 17 | $364.82 | $5,259.44 | $6,248.25 |
| Florida | 65 | $676.55 | $3,463.36 | $11,614.22 |
| Georgia | 25 | $927.67 | $1,418.82 | $9,621.45 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $501.76 | $501.76 | $1,380.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $625.00 | $1,881.00 | $3,491.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $437.25 | $542.40 | $2,842.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $673.68 | $1,368.25 | $3,530.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,018.00 | $4,153.72 | $6,717.75 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $439.64 | $1,561.80 | $4,678.49 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $270.66 | $270.66 | $270.66 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,140.65 | $1,382.10 | $1,746.45 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.75 | $1,151.00 | $2,244.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $1,663.20 | $2,126.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $272.58 | $666.90 | $909.36 |
| Missouri | 20 | $819.72 | $1,018.60 | $4,902.08 |
| Montana | 2 | $829.60 | $829.60 | $999.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $673.68 | $934.00 | $2,176.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $467.04 | $1,569.89 | $2,190.19 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,728.30 | $1,728.30 | $1,728.30 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $116.22 | $341.73 | $640.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,556.10 | $1,556.10 | $1,556.10 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $2,658.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $989.50 | $1,268.90 | $2,848.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,468.80 | $1,468.80 | $2,108.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $477.10 | $835.25 | $2,032.20 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $891.79 | $1,279.30 | $2,165.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $150.12 | $779.25 | $1,523.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $296.00 | $961.20 | $3,127.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $544.50 | $1,282.20 | $1,960.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,756.80 | $1,977.60 | $2,334.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $348.60 | $531.75 | $8,633.13 |
| Texas | 112 | $140.00 | $1,907.15 | $5,752.27 |
| Virginia | 43 | $338.40 | $1,328.00 | $7,951.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $304.32 | $1,033.20 | $2,030.35 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $296.00 | $802.50 | $1,561.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $640.68 | $1,375.00 | $2,845.58 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $649.32 | $900.90 | $966.86 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $489.02 | $124.22 – $124.22 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $492.00 | $68.30 – $448.03 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $492.00 | $68.30 – $448.03 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $492.00 | $77.03 – $212.66 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $492.00 | $68.30 – $448.03 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $492.00 | $68.30 – $448.03 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $495.00 | $114.49 – $742.50 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $495.60 | $116.22 – $726.00 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $495.60 | $95.67 – $213.12 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $499.36 | $54.78 – $111.48 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $501.76 | $123.50 – $2,744.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $510.65 | $131.99 – $2,626.20 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $510.65 | $131.99 – $3,238.98 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $510.65 | $131.99 – $2,626.20 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $510.65 | $104.75 – $2,480.30 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $515.00 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $515.50 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $518.50 | $222.24 – $253.76 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $520.31 | $99.37 – $99.37 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $520.31 | $63.70 – $132.73 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $521.87 | $172.70 – $606.37 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $521.87 | $95.95 – $463.64 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $521.87 | $155.13 – $459.22 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $521.87 | $172.70 – $606.37 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $523.00 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $525.00 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $527.31 | $116.50 – $128.15 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $530.50 | $222.24 – $253.76 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $531.75 | $69.08 – $441.56 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $531.75 | $102.00 – $407.98 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $531.75 | $94.92 – $441.56 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $531.75 | $97.56 – $406.92 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $531.75 | $99.18 – $414.08 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $531.75 | $94.85 – $388.56 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $531.75 | $99.18 – $414.08 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $531.75 | $94.85 – $455.25 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $531.75 | $94.85 – $441.56 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $531.75 | $102.00 – $407.98 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $531.75 | $95.95 – $420.63 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $531.75 | $102.00 – $407.99 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $541.00 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $541.00 | $110.61 – $234.53 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $23.94 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $542.40 | $28.11 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $542.40 | $23.94 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $542.40 | $23.94 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $542.40 | $28.11 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $542.40 | $23.94 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $28.11 – $650.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $542.40 | $28.11 – $650.00 |