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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,495.20 | $731.00 – $731.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | $1,678.25 | $1,086.50 – $2,157.68 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | $1,773.35 | $60.91 – $847.58 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,920.00 | $549.00 – $549.00 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $1,944.26 | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $1,944.26 | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $1,988.92 | $60.91 – $847.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $2,295.00 | $1,086.50 – $2,246.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $2,323.75 | $820.91 – $2,469.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $2,454.65 | $1,086.50 – $2,209.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $2,514.62 | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | $2,517.36 | $1,086.50 – $2,250.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $2,760.00 | $820.91 – $2,469.71 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $3,073.85 | $13.36 – $2,364.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $3,073.85 | $13.11 – $3,783.20 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $3,171.35 | $14.93 – $4,019.65 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $39.12 – $2,243.96 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $42.57 – $651.18 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $52.15 – $428.73 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $84.23 – $84.23 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $66.17 – $1,203.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,209.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,469.71 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,250.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,341.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,340.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,233.53 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,179.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,319.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,358.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,319.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,246.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,446.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,449.47 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $42.07 – $2,340.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,179.45 |