Neck (Cervical Spine) CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT cervical spine with contrast · CPT 72126
$140.40
lowest cash price
$1,717.80
national median
$17,256.99
highest cash price
895
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 | 22 | $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 | 32 | $472.00 | $1,405.80 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $948.80 | $265.54 – $923.51 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $948.80 | $265.54 – $923.51 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $948.80 | $265.54 – $918.57 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $948.80 | $265.54 – $929.26 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $948.80 | $265.54 – $918.57 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $955.00 | $539.81 – $1,528.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $968.88 | $334.86 – $628.99 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $982.28 | $357.13 – $364.27 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $989.80 | $525.20 – $1,939.20 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $995.35 | $8.84 – $1,012.16 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $999.81 | $358.91 – $3,591.91 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,012.80 | $158.08 – $1,350.40 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $653.81 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $653.81 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $736.24 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $653.81 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $653.81 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $1,018.60 | $167.75 – $653.81 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $1,021.00 | $313.59 – $924.00 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $1,043.20 | $165.05 – $5,868.00 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $1,043.29 | $31.90 – $1,518.01 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $1,043.29 | $1.73 – $1,311.40 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $1,043.29 | $31.86 – $1,320.01 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $1,065.59 | $312.52 – $318.77 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $1,081.50 | $42.98 – $587.60 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,085.50 | $42.98 – $629.39 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,085.50 | $42.98 – $582.78 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,094.03 | $920.00 – $1,585.43 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $1,100.27 | $188.95 – $664.83 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,106.40 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,106.40 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,106.40 | not published |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $1,107.84 | $366.02 – $2,151.04 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $1,125.40 | $31.86 – $1,525.57 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,132.30 | $358.25 – $365.41 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,140.65 | $57.28 – $1,063.09 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,143.42 | $5.34 – $854.05 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,149.40 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,153.32 | $218.59 – $2,334.10 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,153.32 | $218.59 – $2,334.10 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,153.32 | $466.82 – $2,334.10 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,153.32 | $218.59 – $2,334.10 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,153.32 | $218.59 – $2,334.10 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,153.32 | $218.59 – $2,334.10 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $1,155.50 | $42.98 – $1,694.87 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $1,156.62 | $660.56 – $2,871.96 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $1,169.55 | $312.52 – $318.77 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $1,180.04 | $181.67 – $4,210.01 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $1,180.40 | $336.39 – $336.39 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $1,180.40 | $336.39 – $336.39 |