X-ray exam of middle ear cost at US hospitals
X-ray exam of middle ear · CPT 70134
$58.80
lowest cash price
$349.35
national median
$3,171.35
highest cash price
217
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $58.80–$3,171.35 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($637.97) → Sep 1, 2026 ($940.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 12 | $107.73 | $158.76 | $899.31 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $302.25 | $302.25 | $324.35 |
| California | 59 | $88.73 | $1,222.00 | $1,495.20 |
| Colorado | 16 | $109.47 | $162.03 | $326.02 |
| Florida | 65 | $424.00 | $2,454.65 | $3,171.35 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,400.25 | $1,400.25 | $1,400.25 |
| Illinois | 31 | $114.40 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Indiana | 25 | $94.80 | $151.80 | $176.40 |
| Iowa | 13 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $449.45 | $449.45 | $449.45 |
| Maryland | 1 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Michigan | 23 | $78.49 | $751.34 | $751.34 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $343.20 | $343.20 | $475.20 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.05 |
| Missouri | 14 | $1,944.26 | $1,944.26 | $1,944.26 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $352.54 | $352.54 | $352.54 |
| Nevada | 2 | $242.93 | $242.93 | $338.91 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,333.75 | $1,333.75 | $1,333.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $599.23 | $606.89 | $645.71 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $508.00 | $648.84 | $648.84 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | $126.40 | $126.40 | $479.20 |
| Ohio | 46 | $157.71 | $341.25 | $1,223.95 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $295.00 | $475.20 | $2,120.10 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 3 | $370.40 | $370.40 | $370.40 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $70.15 | $251.10 | $276.21 |
| Texas | 91 | $117.30 | $328.20 | $1,988.92 |
| Virginia | 22 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Washington | 23 | $349.35 | $749.70 | $1,920.00 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $263.50 | $283.00 | $556.50 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $391.38 | $391.38 | $420.82 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $345.66 | $345.66 | $345.66 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $33.72 – $1,950.40 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $14.12 – $1,419.82 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $33.72 – $1,950.40 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $18.51 – $43.45 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $44.50 – $1,988.43 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | not published | $64.65 – $1,124.62 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $524.97 – $3,000.24 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $5.97 – $76.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $50.69 – $985.13 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $69.18 – $1,500.23 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $46.19 – $1,008.33 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | not published | $34.18 – $1,192.47 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $5.97 – $76.62 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $18.51 – $1,106.93 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | not published | $45.10 – $1,192.47 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $33.72 – $1,950.40 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $44.50 – $1,988.43 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $34.36 – $741.35 |
| Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital | New York, NY | not published | not published |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $110.65 – $930.51 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $111.20 – $111.20 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | not published | $22.75 – $1,336.02 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $50.19 – $1,111.46 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $111.20 – $1,043.10 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $14.12 – $70.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $5.97 – $76.62 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $49.91 – $1,419.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $5.97 – $76.62 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $161.42 – $930.51 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $110.65 – $1,004.85 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $122.94 – $930.51 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $516.95 – $930.51 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | not published | $122.94 – $2,068.79 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | not published | $122.94 – $2,068.79 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $122.94 – $930.51 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $65.97 – $1,887.98 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $16.45 – $34.57 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $16.45 – $34.57 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $16.61 – $34.57 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $122.94 – $2,068.79 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $124.45 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $143.78 – $1,097.39 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $516.95 – $1,309.30 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | not published | $45.10 – $1,230.30 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $33.71 – $965.78 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $61.91 – $575.72 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $632.74 – $2,191.19 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $162.27 – $770.53 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $38.71 – $656.76 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $33.71 – $656.76 |