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

Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2184 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$319median cash price · 2184 hospitals, 52 statestypically $111–$776 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$537
Cash / self-pay
$319
Insurer-negotiated
$157
Medicare pays
$72
$111$776
Median cash $319  ·  Medicare $72  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
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Typical cash price here is $319 — 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 $537 list price could save about $218 (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 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 (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: $319; Medicare pays $72.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 328
$51
$12 – $147
Univera 16
$58
$14 – $82
Amerigroup 163
$71
$35 – $209
Geisinger 66
$76
$19 – $394
Highmark 122
$79
$33 – $228
AmeriHealth 230
$86
$19 – $283
Independent Health 31
$89
$51 – $238
SelectHealth 46
$99
$39 – $418
Molina Healthcare 542
$100
$35 – $226
Devoted Health 173
$103
$72 – $124
Tricare / VA 400
$104
$54 – $353
Priority Health 59
$105
$23 – $424
Medicare 524
$106
$39 – $187
Anthem 560
$107
$31 – $391
Centene / Ambetter 746
$111
$39 – $239
Humana 995
$111
$53 – $534
UPMC Health Plan 103
$113
$48 – $435
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 139
$122
$90 – $714
EmblemHealth 65
$135
$19 – $307
UCare 65
$140
$39 – $432
MVP Health Care 79
$141
$19 – $564
UnitedHealthcare 1456
$143
$48 – $495
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1209
$144
$42 – $510
Oscar Health 155
$154
$39 – $265
Bright Health 39
$155
$126 – $1,631
Kaiser Permanente 227
$156
$80 – $804
HealthPartners 232
$167
$40 – $563
Aetna 1354
$173
$53 – $610
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$178
$39 – $603
Cigna 1121
$206
$97 – $609
Medica 207
$223
$54 – $562
AvMed 55
$238
$73 – $1,320
Sanford Health Plan 64
$240
$68 – $536
Health Net 305
$267
$75 – $1,101
Security Health Plan 57
$287
$49 – $631
Healthcare Highways 44
$387
$117 – $740
Coventry 146
$408
$88 – $1,000
MultiPlan / PHCS network 847
$439
$124 – $1,165

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

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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Terrance Peabody, MDOrthopedic SurgeryBurr Ridge, IL967
Patricia Silva, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyChicago, IL794
Ravi Prasad, MDDiagnostic RadiologyWest Hollywood, CA721
Kirkland Davis, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA600
Arthur Dublin, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySacramento, CA505
Michael Kachmann, MDNeurosurgeryCincinnati, OH432
David Neal, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBaltimore, MD387
Mark Golub, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA384
Lloyd Hey, M.D., M.S.Orthopedic SurgeryRaleigh, NC382
Tereasa Simonson, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySaint Cloud, MN370
Kevin Brown, MDDiagnostic RadiologyKansas City, KS342
Nicholas Nacey, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA338

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Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $72. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $14 — 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 2184 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $319, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $537, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $157, a Medicare rate of about $72. Most cash prices fall between $111 and $776 — 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 2184 US hospitals is $319. Most hospitals fall between $111 and $776. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $72). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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