Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2036 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $223 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($44). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($88).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $380 list price could save about $157 (41%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $34 | $20 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.6% |
| Williamson Memorial Inc | Williamson, WV | $34 | $14 | — | — | — |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $35 | — | ★ 2/5 | 206 min | 17.2% |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Shelbyville, TN | $36 | $39 | ★ 4/5 | 123 min | 13.6% |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital | Tullahoma, TN | $36 | $39 | ★ 3/5 | 173 min | 15.1% |
| New Orleans East Hospital | New Orleans, LA | $37 | $118 | — | 137 min | 14.9% |
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $39 | $47 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.0% |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $39 | $47 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 13.5% |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | Harker Heights, TX | $39 | $163 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 16.3% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $40 | $83 | — | — | — |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $40 | $83 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | 14.9% |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Galveston, TX | $41 | $54 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 16.0% |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $41 | $90 | ★ 4/5 | 201 min | 15.1% |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $41 | $84 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.7% |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $41 | $84 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.5% |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $41 | $84 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 15.0% |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $41 | $90 | ★ 5/5 | 195 min | 14.4% |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $41 | $84 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.1% |
| Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-Sp | Oklahoma City, OK | $41 | $92 | — | — | 15.3% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe | Monroe, LA | $42 | $80 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | 15.2% |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $42 | $84 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | 14.6% |
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $43 | $88 | ★ 2/5 | 178 min | 15.4% |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $44 | $305 | ★ 2/5 | 217 min | 14.8% |
| Estes Park Medical Center | Estes Park, CO | $44 | $56 | — | — | 14.9% |
| University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus | Great Bend, KS | $46 | $116 | ★ 4/5 | 107 min | 14.5% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view)
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $223; Medicare pays $44.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 305 |
$10 – $127 |
| Univera | 16 |
$10 – $50 |
| Amerigroup | 149 |
$19 – $109 |
| Highmark | 120 |
$26 – $176 |
| AmeriHealth | 214 |
$15 – $159 |
| Priority Health | 54 |
$18 – $259 |
| Molina Healthcare | 511 |
$19 – $169 |
| Independent Health | 30 |
$32 – $194 |
| SelectHealth | 41 |
$27 – $237 |
| Geisinger | 63 |
$15 – $328 |
| Anthem | 515 |
$20 – $260 |
| Medicare | 488 |
$33 – $123 |
| Devoted Health | 169 |
$47 – $101 |
| Tricare / VA | 376 |
$35 – $306 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 693 |
$29 – $163 |
| Humana | 915 |
$35 – $406 |
| UCare | 61 |
$23 – $308 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 100 |
$33 – $365 |
| MVP Health Care | 78 |
$14 – $417 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1333 |
$30 – $365 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1117 |
$30 – $341 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 46 |
$33 – $352 |
| EmblemHealth | 59 |
$12 – $234 |
| AvMed | 44 |
$45 – $982 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 135 |
$49 – $674 |
| Aetna | 1266 |
$32 – $457 |
| HealthPartners | 210 |
$30 – $413 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 222 |
$51 – $516 |
| Bright Health | 33 |
$104 – $984 |
| Cigna | 1056 |
$57 – $467 |
| Oscar Health | 142 |
$33 – $219 |
| Medica | 182 |
$37 – $399 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 58 |
$41 – $420 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$32 – $613 |
| Health Net | 286 |
$47 – $876 |
| Coventry | 132 |
$43 – $585 |
| Healthcare Highways | 42 |
$105 – $511 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 795 |
$96 – $908 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $29 |
| Tennessee | $76 |
| Mississippi | $79 |
| Rhode Island | $100 |
| Louisiana | $111 |
| Arizona | $113 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Coren, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Vero Beach, FL | 356 |
| John Whitaker, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Bowling Green, KY | 229 |
| Guy Takahashi, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Tamc, HI | 70 |
| Marie Kirincic, M.D. | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Hinsdale, IL | 67 |
| Stephanie Schmieder, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 57 |
| Lauren Clewley | Physician Assistant | Durango, CO | 57 |
| Sean Boone, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Phoenix, AZ | 54 |
| Justin Paul, M.D., PH.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | New York, NY | 37 |
| Brian Poliquin, PA-C | Physician Assistant | San Antonio, TX | 35 |
| Clayton Labaume, PA | Physician Assistant | Durango, CO | 32 |
| Rachel Saenz, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Pahrump, NV | 28 |
| Wesley Fowler, MD | Neurosurgery | Asheville, NC | 27 |
Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $44. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $9 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2036 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $223, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $380, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $118, a Medicare rate of about $44. Most cash prices fall between $81 and $570 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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