Chest X-ray (2 views) Cost by Hospital

Chest X-ray (2 views) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2397 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$240median cash price · 2397 hospitals, 52 statestypically $92–$654 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$414
Cash / self-pay
$240
Insurer-negotiated
$122
Medicare pays
$33
$92$654
Median cash $240  ·  Medicare $33  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
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Typical cash price here is $240 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($66).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $414 list price could save about $174 (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
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $36 $86 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $36 $86 — 95 min 15.2%
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $37 $50 — 101 min 15.4%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $38 $31 — 285 min 15.8%
Ochsner Scott Regional Morton, MS $39 $37 — 79 min 14.9%
Ochsner Watkins Hospital Quitman, MS $41 $45 — 85 min 15.1%
Union General Hospital Blairsville, GA $41 $59 ★ 3/5 171 min 14.7%
Elbert Memorial Hospital Elberton, GA $42 $47 — 120 min 15.0%
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $42 $259 — 128 min 15.2%
Three Rivers Hospital Brewster, WA $43 $57 — — 15.1%
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital De Kalb, MS $43 $39 — 91 min 14.9%
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Baker, MT $43 $54 — 92 min 15.2%
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $43 $30 — 130 min 14.6%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $45 $12 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $45 $87 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $45 $16 — — 16.2%
Baptist Health-Van Buren Van Buren, AR $45 $86 — 70 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $45 $85 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $45 $87 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $45 $86 ★ 2/5 114 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart Stuttgart, AR $45 $88 ★ 3/5 101 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County Malvern, AR $45 $86 — 100 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR $45 $85 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Conway, AR $45 $85 ★ 2/5 148 min 15.6%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $46 $12 — 70 min —

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 (2 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: $240; Medicare pays $33.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 382
$25
$6 – $94
Univera 16
$27
$11 – $39
Medicare 626
$36
$9 – $114
Amerigroup 176
$37
$22 – $155
Highmark 137
$41
$13 – $190
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$59
$38 – $490
Anthem 613
$64
$14 – $259
Molina Healthcare 592
$67
$15 – $180
Priority Health 63
$73
$15 – $212
SelectHealth 48
$74
$23 – $400
MVP Health Care 87
$75
$11 – $282
Geisinger 72
$77
$14 – $328
Tricare / VA 438
$81
$17 – $260
AmeriHealth 240
$84
$13 – $263
Centene / Ambetter 834
$85
$15 – $295
Devoted Health 180
$87
$60 – $110
Humana 1124
$87
$24 – $355
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1366
$88
$17 – $363
UCare 78
$90
$15 – $324
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$92
$23 – $364
UPMC Health Plan 111
$94
$26 – $365
UnitedHealthcare 1598
$96
$23 – $400
Independent Health 37
$97
$25 – $190
EmblemHealth 66
$109
$15 – $234
Aetna 1490
$111
$25 – $474
Kaiser Permanente 241
$112
$23 – $408
HealthPartners 290
$118
$16 – $401
Bright Health 41
$122
$28 – $640
Oscar Health 162
$128
$25 – $248
Cigna 1221
$133
$44 – $475
Medica 257
$136
$32 – $425
Security Health Plan 66
$139
$27 – $270
Sanford Health Plan 82
$171
$23 – $385
Health Net 338
$193
$23 – $750
Coventry 164
$251
$32 – $604
AvMed 65
$273
$79 – $719
Healthcare Highways 51
$300
$114 – $493
MultiPlan / PHCS network 907
$321
$44 – $780

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$32
Rhode Island$97
Tennessee$106
New Jersey$113
Arkansas$119
Mississippi$123

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CASacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WINashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBirmingham, AL

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
Joseph Ferrucci, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyWorcester, MA6,858
James Graham, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyTacoma, WA6,815
Mark Meyermann, D.O.Diagnostic RadiologyTripler Army Medical Center, HI5,870
Eric Flagg, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyBurlingame, CA5,638
Andrew Mosier, D.O.Diagnostic RadiologyTacoma, WA5,203
Jeremy Havas, D.ODiagnostic RadiologyOcala, FL5,139
Frederick Birnberg, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyNewport Beach, CA5,027
Kim Podolnick, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyGarden City, NY4,922
Roy Raad, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCleveland, OH4,664
Edward Lee, MDDiagnostic RadiologyLynnwood, WA4,488
Nicolaus Kuehn, MDDiagnostic RadiologyRockford, IL4,483
David Tu Nguyen, D.O.Diagnostic RadiologyTacoma, WA4,327

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Does Medicare cover Chest X-ray (2 views)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Chest X-ray (2 views). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $33. 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 2397 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $240, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $414, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $122, a Medicare rate of about $33. Most cash prices fall between $92 and $654 — 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 (2 views) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2397 US hospitals is $240. Most hospitals fall between $92 and $654. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Chest X-ray (2 views)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $33). 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 (2 views)?
Medicare pays about $33. 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 (2 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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