Imaging - CT
CT orbits, sella/pituitary or temporal bone (ear), with contrast cost in Pennsylvania
CT orbits, sella/pituitary or temporal bone (ear), with contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Pennsylvania
From 145 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $1,506 (most listed prices $438–$4,296).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Freestanding imaging centers usually quote a global price. Hospital price files usually list technical only, and the radiology group bills the read separately.
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
Total price
CT orbits, sella/pituitary or temporal bone (ear), with contrast
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Pennsylvania, from 145 providers. Most listed prices: $362–$3,526.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Penn Highlands Mon Valley$212Hospital · MonongahelaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $318
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital$325Hospital · PhiladelphiaEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $159Source: Warren General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $185Source: UPMC Kane price file · checked Oct 2026
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$209
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$211
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $66est. $212 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn Highlands Mon Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical CenterCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$213
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - ChristianaCare Hospital, West GroveCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$223
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical CenterCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$231
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Lancaster Medical CenterCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$258
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterCT scan of eye sockets, pituitary area, or ear, with contrastScan only$280
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $282
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Beaver price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for CT orbits, sella/pituitary or temporal bone (ear), with contrast
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.