X-ray exam of middle ear cost at US hospitals
X-ray exam of middle ear · CPT 70134
$58.80
lowest cash price
$345.66
national median
$3,171.35
highest cash price
216
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 | 3 | $295.00 | $475.20 | $574.40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $213.85 | $516.95 – $537.63 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $234.42 | $15.60 – $192.92 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $235.30 | $151.42 – $964.24 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $242.73 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $242.93 | $58.43 – $1,185.00 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $251.10 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $251.10 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $257.27 | $65.75 – $2,533.41 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $260.08 | $65.75 – $2,533.41 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $263.50 | $12.61 – $977.58 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $264.35 | $65.75 – $1,354.82 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $267.84 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $276.21 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $276.21 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $276.21 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $276.21 | $26.18 – $753.30 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $283.00 | $12.61 – $985.77 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $283.00 | $12.61 – $912.76 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $295.00 | $12.61 – $1,100.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $302.25 | $26.00 – $1,083.56 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $302.25 | $26.00 – $1,083.56 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $314.16 | $65.75 – $1,607.38 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $321.00 | $12.61 – $1,393.77 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $322.45 | $66.37 – $1,366.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $322.45 | $66.50 – $1,366.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $322.45 | $62.15 – $1,366.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $322.45 | $62.15 – $1,366.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $322.45 | $62.15 – $1,366.64 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $323.01 | $59.17 – $1,748.92 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $324.35 | $26.00 – $1,116.50 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $326.02 | $15.59 – $35.89 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $326.95 | $521.74 – $542.61 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $326.95 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $67.12 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $328.20 | $62.15 – $68.37 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $334.50 | $12.61 – $912.76 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $338.57 | $62.15 – $1,366.64 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $338.57 | $62.15 – $1,618.11 |