Scoliosis spine X-ray Cost by Hospital

Scoliosis spine X-ray is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2248 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$275median cash price · 2248 hospitals, 52 statestypically $101–$680 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$466
Cash / self-pay
$275
Insurer-negotiated
$142
Medicare pays
$58
$101$680
Median cash $275  ·  Medicare $58  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $275 — about 4.8× the Medicare rate ($58). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($116).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $466 list price could save about $191 (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
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $41 $138 — 128 min 15.4%
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $42 $55 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $42 $55 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
Doctor's Center De San Juan Santurce, PR $42 $32 — — 15.5%
Doctors' Center Bayamon Bayamon, PR $42 $32 — — 16.6%
Doctors' Center Hospital, Inc Manati, PR $42 $32 ★ 1/5 — 16.3%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $42 $119 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Hospital Comunitario Buen Samaritano Inc Aguadilla, PR $43 $32 — — 15.7%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $43 $43 — — —
Williamson Memorial Inc Williamson, WV $45 $19 — — —
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $45 — ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $45 $102 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.9%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $46 $305 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $46 $80 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
McLaren Flint Flint, MI $48 $48 ★ 2/5 186 min 16.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $48 $52 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $48 $52 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $49 $71 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $49 $89 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $49 $80 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $50 $50 ★ 3/5 157 min 15.6%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $50 — — 102 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $50 $100 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $50 $103 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $50 $103 ★ 2/5 114 min 15.2%

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

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: $275; Medicare pays $58.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 346
$41
$12 – $144
Univera 16
$45
$12 – $82
Amerigroup 165
$71
$20 – $141
Highmark 129
$72
$28 – $193
Independent Health 32
$73
$32 – $210
Geisinger 67
$76
$19 – $384
AmeriHealth 235
$78
$15 – $207
Molina Healthcare 555
$81
$26 – $199
Anthem 574
$92
$24 – $356
SelectHealth 46
$95
$35 – $312
Priority Health 59
$95
$19 – $412
Medicare 548
$96
$39 – $155
Tricare / VA 415
$97
$37 – $324
Devoted Health 174
$99
$69 – $120
Humana 1024
$104
$40 – $465
Centene / Ambetter 770
$104
$34 – $223
UPMC Health Plan 105
$106
$40 – $376
UCare 65
$113
$31 – $368
MVP Health Care 84
$118
$16 – $525
UnitedHealthcare 1498
$121
$36 – $432
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 145
$122
$75 – $674
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1255
$123
$35 – $458
EmblemHealth 65
$131
$19 – $283
HealthPartners 237
$134
$33 – $497
Aetna 1398
$141
$39 – $546
Oscar Health 155
$141
$37 – $263
Bright Health 39
$147
$109 – $1,288
Harvard Pilgrim 54
$147
$34 – $466
Kaiser Permanente 232
$148
$56 – $656
Cigna 1154
$167
$66 – $570
AvMed 57
$177
$62 – $1,236
Medica 216
$185
$45 – $513
Security Health Plan 57
$203
$39 – $613
Sanford Health Plan 65
$214
$43 – $514
Health Net 313
$242
$59 – $1,050
Healthcare Highways 48
$301
$105 – $667
Coventry 151
$333
$66 – $880
MultiPlan / PHCS network 875
$380
$108 – $1,049

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$42
Mississippi$98
Tennessee$115
New Jersey$129
Rhode Island$155
Arkansas$155

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MONashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WI

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Scoliosis spine X-ray. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $58. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $12 — 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 2248 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $275, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $466, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $142, a Medicare rate of about $58. Most cash prices fall between $101 and $680 — 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 cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2248 US hospitals is $275. Most hospitals fall between $101 and $680. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $58). 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?
Medicare pays about $58. 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 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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