X-ray of the ankle Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the ankle is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2303 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$275median cash price · 2303 hospitals, 52 statestypically $95–$732 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$465
Cash / self-pay
$275
Insurer-negotiated
$126
Medicare pays
$37
$95$732
Median cash $275  ·  Medicare $37  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $275 — 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 $465 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
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 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 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: $275; Medicare pays $37.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$23
$9 – $43
Medicaid 371
$23
$7 – $95
Amerigroup 168
$43
$20 – $157
Molina Healthcare 549
$50
$17 – $239
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$69
$30 – $528
Highmark 135
$71
$14 – $190
Medicare 591
$78
$8 – $134
Anthem 539
$84
$14 – $296
Tricare / VA 410
$84
$13 – $359
UPMC Health Plan 82
$85
$22 – $393
AmeriHealth 222
$85
$17 – $243
Geisinger 71
$85
$14 – $393
SelectHealth 49
$87
$28 – $470
Humana 1012
$87
$28 – $414
Devoted Health 143
$89
$59 – $221
Priority Health 63
$89
$18 – $324
Centene / Ambetter 808
$91
$17 – $372
UCare 70
$92
$21 – $299
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1292
$97
$18 – $363
MVP Health Care 86
$104
$11 – $366
UnitedHealthcare 1515
$108
$22 – $515
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$110
$22 – $412
EmblemHealth 67
$112
$13 – $287
Oscar Health 146
$119
$33 – $278
Independent Health 36
$129
$12 – $256
Kaiser Permanente 203
$131
$22 – $563
Aetna 1412
$132
$30 – $628
Bright Health 41
$135
$94 – $991
Cigna 1159
$153
$44 – $727
Medica 249
$153
$44 – $434
Security Health Plan 61
$180
$27 – $418
HealthPartners 265
$184
$23 – $551
Sanford Health Plan 76
$208
$35 – $380
Health Net 308
$218
$26 – $950
Coventry 161
$298
$36 – $874
Healthcare Highways 50
$347
$109 – $651
MultiPlan / PHCS network 835
$419
$64 – $1,366
AvMed 64
$599
$174 – $1,154

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$129

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHBrooklyn, NYLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXKansas City, MONashville, TNNew Orleans, LASacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WI

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2303 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $275, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $465, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $126, a Medicare rate of about $37. Most cash prices fall between $95 and $732 — 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 2303 US hospitals is $275. Most hospitals fall between $95 and $732. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
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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