Neck (Cervical Spine) CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT cervical spine with contrast · CPT 72126
$140.40
lowest cash price
$1,719.75
national median
$17,256.99
highest cash price
898
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $140.40–$17,256.99 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,050.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,783.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $2,487.42 | $2,927.34 | $3,819.66 |
| Arizona | 23 | $348.23 | $637.48 | $3,137.92 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $539.40 | $1,337.70 | $3,328.00 |
| California | 90 | $645.89 | $3,068.00 | $10,628.57 |
| Colorado | 17 | $478.29 | $5,769.23 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 73 | $693.10 | $5,765.54 | $17,256.99 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,530.03 | $1,685.58 | $9,658.20 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $725.76 | $725.76 | $1,822.50 |
| Illinois | 49 | $649.11 | $2,434.30 | $4,158.72 |
| Indiana | 26 | $421.00 | $753.50 | $3,396.38 |
| Iowa | 26 | $460.80 | $1,904.06 | $4,255.32 |
| Kansas | 11 | $887.20 | $4,885.71 | $11,822.15 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $681.63 | $2,461.80 | $4,543.81 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $503.88 | $503.88 | $503.88 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,140.65 | $2,113.65 | $5,226.00 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $479.72 | $1,786.00 | $2,783.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $1,368.81 | $2,521.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $239.14 | $913.44 | $1,169.55 |
| Missouri | 20 | $968.88 | $1,329.90 | $5,841.62 |
| Montana | 2 | $938.40 | $938.40 | $2,128.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,153.32 | $1,645.00 | $2,628.20 |
| Nevada | 4 | $989.80 | $2,760.74 | $3,851.57 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,222.70 | $2,222.70 | $2,222.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $549.66 | $847.51 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,143.26 | $2,143.26 | $2,143.26 |
| New York | 23 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $4,739.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,514.00 | $1,651.40 | $4,183.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,672.00 | $2,366.40 | $2,572.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $900.00 | $1,601.60 | $3,095.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $855.16 | $1,868.10 | $3,506.25 |
| Oregon | 13 | $215.46 | $1,043.20 | $2,145.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | $472.00 | $1,543.20 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $609.00 | $1,294.80 | $9,059.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,361.60 | $2,424.80 | $2,797.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $507.92 | $598.62 | $10,152.49 |
| Texas | 113 | $565.62 | $2,429.00 | $14,908.00 |
| Virginia | 41 | $549.24 | $1,839.00 | $9,954.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,143.42 | $1,461.07 | $2,711.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $702.00 | $1,085.50 | $2,551.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $428.64 | $1,570.00 | $5,324.68 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $811.86 | $2,221.80 | $2,543.96 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $3,396.38 | $326.00 – $9,057.02 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $3,396.38 | $325.00 – $9,206.46 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $3,396.38 | $147.14 – $9,057.02 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $3,396.38 | $280.00 – $9,057.02 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $3,407.95 | $448.71 – $830.11 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $3,458.65 | $173.17 – $4,493.70 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $3,458.65 | $197.10 – $4,493.70 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $3,491.40 | $373.86 – $381.34 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $3,497.20 | not published |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $3,498.62 | $233.92 – $7,531.07 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $3,506.25 | $166.68 – $718.05 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $3,512.16 | $276.64 – $4,878.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $3,536.75 | $233.92 – $7,626.40 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $3,583.22 | $233.92 – $6,228.88 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $3,600.60 | $485.45 – $1,760.02 |
| AHN WEXFORD HOSPITAL | WEXFORD, PA | $3,640.06 | $59.38 – $1,139.97 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $3,685.36 | $346.11 – $726.57 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $3,706.50 | $173.41 – $10,590.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $3,706.50 | $173.41 – $10,590.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $3,706.50 | $173.41 – $10,590.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $3,706.50 | $173.41 – $10,590.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $3,706.50 | $173.41 – $10,590.00 |
| GROVE CITY HOSPITAL | GROVE CITY, PA | $3,787.63 | $47.31 – $978.28 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $3,808.70 | $127.50 – $8,028.62 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $3,819.66 | $1,673.97 – $1,673.97 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $3,841.60 | $120.32 – $744.90 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $3,841.91 | $233.92 – $9,428.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $3,845.40 | $448.71 – $2,345.99 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $3,851.57 | $128.84 – $9,292.23 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $3,895.85 | $258.32 – $616.10 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $3,934.14 | $495.35 – $2,068.77 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $3,948.00 | $476.00 – $476.00 |