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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $1,151.00 | $196.83 – $196.83 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $1,151.00 | $196.83 – $196.83 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $1,151.00 | $104.17 – $196.83 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $1,151.00 | $104.17 – $196.83 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,151.50 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $1,155.60 | $23.94 – $650.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $1,157.00 | $92.28 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $1,157.00 | $93.65 – $280.20 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,170.60 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $1,175.20 | $126.92 – $139.62 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $1,175.40 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,176.30 | $6.17 – $1,852.61 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,198.80 | $120.46 – $939.06 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,198.80 | $1.00 – $1,838.16 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,198.80 | $679.32 – $1,458.54 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,198.80 | $101.79 – $142.51 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $1,209.00 | $105.30 – $157.95 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $1,209.00 | $104.17 – $1,148.87 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,209.60 | $97.42 – $215.52 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,214.77 | $57.33 – $66.89 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $1,216.80 | $57.46 – $669.29 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,221.50 | $116.50 – $376.53 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $1,226.40 | $91.94 – $538.64 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $1,227.20 | $98.91 – $102.86 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,228.80 | $1,100.80 – $2,508.80 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,231.80 | $209.94 – $3,141.32 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $1,233.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $1,233.05 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $1,234.75 | $101.55 – $193.74 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,236.90 | $6.17 – $1,372.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $1,246.80 | $28.11 – $650.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,250.00 | $160.73 – $2,000.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $1,252.80 | $28.11 – $650.00 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $1,254.40 | $896.00 – $2,508.80 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $1,595.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,257.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $1,257.00 | $106.81 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $1,257.00 | $98.91 – $1,595.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $1,258.40 | $59.96 – $139.62 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,259.28 | $102.24 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,259.28 | $106.81 – $1,247.60 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,259.28 | $102.09 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,259.28 | $101.55 – $1,215.09 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $1,265.60 | $112.03 – $112.03 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,267.56 | $72.22 – $1,610.00 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,268.63 | $113.34 – $2,623.59 |