X-ray of the ankle Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the ankle is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2350 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$276median cash price · 2350 hospitals, 52 statestypically $96–$737 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$469
Cash / self-pay
$276
Insurer-negotiated
$127
Medicare pays
$37
$96$737
Median cash $276  ·  Medicare $37  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $276 — about 7.4× the Medicare rate ($37). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($74).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $469 list price could save about $193 (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
Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA $42 $17 ★ 2/5 278 min 15.7%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $43 $20 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $45 $10 — 70 min —
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $45 $136 — 128 min 15.4%
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $47 $31 — 130 min 14.6%
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Baker, MT $47 $59 — 92 min 15.2%
Three Rivers Hospital Brewster, WA $48 — — — 15.1%
Johnson Regional Medical Center Clarksville, AR $48 $37 ★ 4/5 144 min 15.5%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $50 $91 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $51 $10 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $51 $81 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Cordova Community Medical Center Cordova, AK $52 — — 127 min —
Wayne County Hospital Monticello, KY $52 — — — —
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $52 $127 ★ 4/5 145 min 14.6%
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $52 $127 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.3%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $54 $90 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $55 $84 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $55 $84 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids, MN $56 $89 ★ 4/5 154 min 14.4%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $56 $16 — — 16.2%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $57 $122 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $59 $51 — 121 min —
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $59 $32 — — —
McLaren Oakland Pontiac, MI $60 $48 ★ 2/5 106 min 15.2%
Bmh-Golden Triangle Columbus, MS $61 $145 ★ 3/5 141 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 X-ray of the ankle

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: $276; Medicare pays $37.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$23
$9 – $43
Medicaid 376
$23
$7 – $95
Amerigroup 171
$43
$21 – $157
Molina Healthcare 573
$50
$17 – $239
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$69
$30 – $528
Highmark 135
$71
$14 – $190
Medicare 593
$78
$8 – $134
AmeriHealth 235
$83
$18 – $235
Tricare / VA 415
$84
$12 – $359
Anthem 564
$84
$15 – $300
UPMC Health Plan 94
$85
$22 – $365
Geisinger 71
$85
$14 – $393
SelectHealth 49
$87
$28 – $470
Humana 1040
$87
$28 – $416
Devoted Health 155
$88
$59 – $174
Priority Health 63
$89
$18 – $324
Centene / Ambetter 814
$91
$17 – $372
UCare 74
$92
$21 – $321
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1307
$97
$17 – $363
MVP Health Care 86
$104
$11 – $366
UnitedHealthcare 1548
$105
$22 – $507
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$110
$22 – $412
EmblemHealth 67
$112
$13 – $287
Independent Health 37
$118
$12 – $256
Kaiser Permanente 204
$131
$22 – $561
Aetna 1444
$131
$29 – $622
Bright Health 41
$135
$94 – $991
Oscar Health 160
$138
$33 – $244
Cigna 1190
$152
$44 – $727
Medica 252
$153
$45 – $433
Security Health Plan 64
$180
$27 – $418
HealthPartners 273
$185
$24 – $551
Sanford Health Plan 76
$208
$35 – $380
Health Net 310
$218
$26 – $950
Coventry 165
$329
$36 – $860
Healthcare Highways 50
$347
$109 – $651
MultiPlan / PHCS network 861
$414
$65 – $1,345
AvMed 66
$588
$156 – $1,137

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$57
Rhode Island$90
Tennessee$98
Mississippi$111
Arkansas$126
Arizona$137

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MONashville, TNNew Orleans, LASacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, AR

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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
Sanjay Saini, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA1,274
Bruce Boyd, DPMPodiatryCorinth, MS934
Jeremy Adams, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryTupelo, MS791
Frank Mullens, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyColumbia, MO705
Christos Kosmas, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCleveland, OH694
Stephen Cox, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryShreveport, LA615
Gregory Kirwan, DOOrthopedic SurgeryEgg Harbor Twp, NJ605
Michael Friedman, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBelleville, IL601
Francis Glaser, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFresno, CA571
Daniel Bohl, MDOrthopedic SurgeryDallas, TX546
Gregory Ardoin, MDOrthopedic SurgeryLittle Rock, AR519
Scott Goldstein, D.P.M.PodiatryOcala, FL514

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Does Medicare cover X-ray of the ankle?

Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the ankle. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $37. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $7 — 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 2350 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $276, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $469, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $127, a Medicare rate of about $37. Most cash prices fall between $96 and $737 — 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 X-ray of the ankle cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2350 US hospitals is $276. Most hospitals fall between $96 and $737. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the ankle?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $37). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for X-ray of the ankle?
Medicare pays about $37. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do X-ray of the ankle 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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