Chest X-ray (1 view) Cost by Hospital

Chest X-ray (1 view) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2391 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$205median cash price · 2391 hospitals, 52 statestypically $80–$538 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$354
Cash / self-pay
$205
Insurer-negotiated
$114
Medicare pays
$25
$80$538
Median cash $205  ·  Medicare $25  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $205 — about 8.1× the Medicare rate ($25). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($51).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $354 list price could save about $149 (42%).

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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
Avoyelles Hospital Marksville, LA $31 $103 ★ 1/5 79 min 15.1%
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $32 $28 ★ 2/5 169 min 15.6%
Jerold Phelps Community Hospital Garberville, CA $32 — — 148 min —
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Baker, MT $33 $61 — 92 min 15.2%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $33 $87 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $33 $81 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $34 $10 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $34 $10 — 70 min —
Three Rivers Hospital Brewster, WA $35 $46 — — 15.1%
CHI St Alexius Health Williston Williston, ND $37 $39 ★ 3/5 157 min 15.6%
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $37 $48 ★ 1/5 170 min 16.3%
NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY $38 $104 ★ 5/5 206 min 13.1%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $38 $61 — 125 min 14.9%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $38 $20 — 285 min 15.8%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $38 $80 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $38 $80 ★ 2/5 — —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $40 $155 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $40 $34 — 121 min —
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX $41 $26 — — 14.4%
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY $41 $24 ★ 2/5 309 min 14.8%
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN $42 $26 ★ 5/5 277 min 14.6%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $42 $191 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
University of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD $43 — ★ 5/5 — 14.5%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $44 $15 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Springerville, AZ $44 $80 — 132 min 14.9%

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 Chest X-ray (1 view)

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: $205; Medicare pays $25.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 377
$20
$8 – $119
Univera 16
$21
$7 – $30
Amerigroup 176
$35
$16 – $120
SelectHealth 49
$37
$14 – $347
Highmark 137
$39
$12 – $288
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 159
$39
$21 – $427
Medicare 626
$69
$8 – $137
Anthem 617
$70
$13 – $350
Molina Healthcare 586
$74
$14 – $197
MVP Health Care 86
$76
$10 – $378
Geisinger 73
$77
$11 – $320
AmeriHealth 242
$77
$11 – $268
Tricare / VA 434
$81
$13 – $281
Devoted Health 179
$85
$68 – $122
Priority Health 63
$86
$13 – $236
UPMC Health Plan 111
$86
$16 – $333
Centene / Ambetter 836
$87
$17 – $299
Independent Health 38
$87
$16 – $174
Humana 1126
$87
$22 – $334
UCare 77
$89
$9 – $201
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1366
$90
$16 – $866
Medica 260
$94
$23 – $336
UnitedHealthcare 1608
$97
$19 – $392
Aetna 1493
$108
$21 – $433
EmblemHealth 67
$109
$10 – $243
Harvard Pilgrim 59
$110
$20 – $398
HealthPartners 289
$110
$12 – $319
Kaiser Permanente 242
$112
$18 – $370
Cigna 1220
$120
$28 – $445
Security Health Plan 66
$123
$25 – $251
Bright Health 42
$128
$23 – $443
Oscar Health 164
$141
$22 – $320
Sanford Health Plan 82
$151
$21 – $303
Health Net 336
$200
$21 – $598
Coventry 162
$206
$25 – $511
AvMed 65
$230
$72 – $533
Healthcare Highways 51
$256
$100 – $438
MultiPlan / PHCS network 909
$275
$38 – $613

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$45
Mississippi$86
Tennessee$86
Arkansas$93
Rhode Island$97
North Dakota$98

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CASacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHMilwaukee, WINashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALBoston, MA

Prices by state

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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
Steven Weck, MDDiagnostic RadiologyGlen Cove, NY15,600
Kok Chye Tan, MDDiagnostic RadiologyMonterey Park, CA14,984
Victor Scarmato, MDDiagnostic RadiologyEast Meadow, NY10,530
Nicolaus Kuehn, MDDiagnostic RadiologyRockford, IL10,178
Joseph Ferrucci, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyWorcester, MA10,134
William Forman, MDInterventional RadiologyPlainview, NY8,671
James Graham, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyTacoma, WA8,377
Sean Kuyper, MDDiagnostic RadiologyJacksonville, FL8,206
Milroy Emmanuel, MDDiagnostic RadiologyChicago, IL8,114
Jason Van Rompaey, M.D.Interventional RadiologyArcadia, CA7,898
Syed Akbar, MDDiagnostic RadiologyOak Brook, IL7,723
Martin Schwartz, MDDiagnostic RadiologyLos Angeles, CA7,534

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Does Medicare cover Chest X-ray (1 view)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Chest X-ray (1 view). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $25. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $5 — 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 2391 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $205, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $354, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $114, a Medicare rate of about $25. Most cash prices fall between $80 and $538 — 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 Chest X-ray (1 view) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2391 US hospitals is $205. Most hospitals fall between $80 and $538. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Chest X-ray (1 view)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $25). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Chest X-ray (1 view)?
Medicare pays about $25. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Chest X-ray (1 view) 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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