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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,449.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,358.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,061.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,341.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,122.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,154.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $1,086.50 – $2,280.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $820.91 – $2,449.47 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $40.70 – $1,287.70 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $820.91 – $1,086.50 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $42.07 – $1,262.36 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $41.90 – $1,086.50 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $40.70 – $1,495.56 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $39.16 – $1,086.50 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $40.19 – $1,171.10 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $60.91 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $61.81 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $61.81 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $61.81 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $60.91 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $61.81 – $847.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $60.91 – $847.58 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $46.75 – $1,086.50 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $53.66 – $1,086.50 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $65.20 – $1,086.50 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $43.47 – $1,086.50 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $77.10 – $1,086.50 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $64.45 – $1,086.50 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $71.46 – $1,086.50 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $59.29 – $1,086.50 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $87.72 – $1,086.50 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $51.73 – $1,086.50 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $34.65 – $959.52 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $36.03 – $959.52 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $29.94 – $313.62 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $27.01 – $313.62 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $33.29 – $313.62 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $28.06 – $313.62 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $33.60 – $313.62 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $30.99 – $313.62 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $32.88 – $313.62 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $19.26 – $313.62 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $40.47 – $1,086.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $61.22 – $659.76 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $102.71 – $102.71 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $61.22 – $659.76 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $62.15 – $659.76 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $87.16 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $87.16 – $1,672.33 |