Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) Cost by Hospital

Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2139 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$313median cash price · 2139 hospitals, 52 statestypically $110–$772 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$534
Cash / self-pay
$313
Insurer-negotiated
$158
Medicare pays
$72
$110$772
Median cash $313  ·  Medicare $72  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $313 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($72). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($144).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $534 list price could save about $221 (41%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $48 $335 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $50 $110 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $52 $109 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.1%
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $52 $102 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.7%
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $52 $102 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.5%
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $52 $102 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.0%
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $52 $109 ★ 5/5 195 min 14.4%
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $52 $102 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.1%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $53 $121 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $53 $121 — 95 min 15.2%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $53 $66 — — —
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $53 $72 — 121 min —
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $53 $102 ★ 4/5 170 min 14.6%
Doctors Center Hospital Carolina Llc Carolina, PR $55 $35 — 315 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $55 $105 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $55 $109 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $55 $108 ★ 2/5 114 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart Stuttgart, AR $55 $111 ★ 3/5 101 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County Malvern, AR $55 $106 — 100 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR $55 $105 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Conway, AR $55 $105 ★ 2/5 148 min 15.6%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $55 $24 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Williamson Memorial Inc Williamson, WV $56 $23 — — —
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc Manhattan, KS $57 $62 ★ 4/5 141 min 14.6%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $59 $106 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%

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 June 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 (3 views)

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: $313; Medicare pays $72.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 324
$51
$12 – $147
Univera 16
$58
$14 – $82
Amerigroup 160
$71
$35 – $209
Independent Health 30
$73
$51 – $238
Geisinger 66
$76
$19 – $394
Highmark 122
$79
$33 – $228
AmeriHealth 216
$90
$19 – $283
SelectHealth 46
$99
$39 – $418
Molina Healthcare 518
$100
$35 – $227
Tricare / VA 396
$104
$54 – $353
Priority Health 59
$105
$23 – $424
Medicare 523
$106
$39 – $187
Devoted Health 160
$106
$72 – $125
Anthem 535
$107
$31 – $388
Humana 968
$112
$55 – $529
Centene / Ambetter 740
$112
$39 – $239
UPMC Health Plan 91
$113
$47 – $393
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 139
$122
$90 – $714
EmblemHealth 65
$135
$19 – $307
Oscar Health 141
$141
$39 – $307
MVP Health Care 79
$141
$19 – $564
UCare 62
$142
$39 – $440
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1196
$144
$42 – $510
UnitedHealthcare 1423
$146
$49 – $495
Bright Health 39
$155
$126 – $1,631
Kaiser Permanente 226
$156
$80 – $805
HealthPartners 227
$173
$40 – $563
Aetna 1324
$174
$56 – $601
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$178
$39 – $603
Cigna 1091
$205
$97 – $598
Medica 204
$227
$54 – $562
Sanford Health Plan 64
$240
$68 – $536
Health Net 304
$267
$75 – $1,105
AvMed 53
$277
$99 – $1,366
Security Health Plan 55
$287
$45 – $631
Healthcare Highways 44
$387
$117 – $740
Coventry 143
$406
$87 – $1,007
MultiPlan / PHCS network 822
$439
$126 – $1,180

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$74
Mississippi$90
Tennessee$99
Arkansas$139
New Jersey$142
Rhode Island$171

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXKansas City, MONashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WIOmaha, NERochester, NY

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2139 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $313, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $534, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $158, a Medicare rate of about $72. Most cash prices fall between $110 and $772 — 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

How much does Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2139 US hospitals is $313. Most hospitals fall between $110 and $772. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?
Medicare pays about $72. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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