X-ray of the collarbone is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2340 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $240 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($67).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $410 list price could save about $170 (41%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | $36 | $46 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.0% |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City, IA | $36 | $46 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 13.5% |
| McLaren Caro Region | Caro, MI | $39 | $10 | — | 70 min | — |
| Wayne County Hospital | Monticello, KY | $40 | — | — | — | — |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $40 | $11 | ★ 2/5 | 290 min | 15.4% |
| Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-Sp | Oklahoma City, OK | $41 | $83 | — | — | 15.3% |
| Fallon Medical Complex Hospital | Baker, MT | $41 | $52 | — | 92 min | 15.2% |
| McLaren Thumb Region | Bad Axe, MI | $42 | $10 | ★ 5/5 | 118 min | 14.2% |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | $42 | $29 | — | 130 min | 14.6% |
| Coffey County Hospital | Burlington, KS | $44 | — | ★ 4/5 | 89 min | 14.7% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | Heber Springs, AR | $44 | $86 | ★ 3/5 | 115 min | 15.2% |
| Sabine Medical Center | Many, LA | $45 | $134 | — | 128 min | 15.4% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia, AR | $45 | $86 | — | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Peacehealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center | Cottage Grove, OR | $46 | — | — | 121 min | 14.9% |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital | Grand Rapids, MN | $47 | $89 | ★ 4/5 | 154 min | 14.4% |
| Hutchinson Health | Hutchinson, MN | $47 | $90 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | 15.2% |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga, AL | $48 | $88 | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | 15.1% |
| Benson Hospital | Benson, AZ | $48 | $68 | — | 155 min | — |
| Hospital De La Concepcion | San German, PR | $48 | $8 | — | — | 16.2% |
| Johnson Regional Medical Center | Clarksville, AR | $48 | $33 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 15.5% |
| CHI St Alexius Health | Bismarck, ND | $50 | $62 | ★ 4/5 | 164 min | 14.7% |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | Garrison, ND | $50 | $62 | — | 111 min | — |
| McLaren Flint | Flint, MI | $50 | $48 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | 16.0% |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $50 | $49 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | 14.6% |
| Ascension Ne Wisconsin-St Elizabeth Campus | Appleton, WI | $51 | $54 | ★ 4/5 | 148 min | 14.8% |
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 collarbone
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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 360 |
$6 – $95 |
| Univera | 16 |
$7 – $38 |
| Medicare | 570 |
$8 – $119 |
| Amerigroup | 171 |
$19 – $115 |
| Highmark | 134 |
$12 – $190 |
| Molina Healthcare | 564 |
$14 – $203 |
| Anthem | 559 |
$13 – $278 |
| AmeriHealth | 233 |
$13 – $205 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 153 |
$30 – $388 |
| Tricare / VA | 413 |
$12 – $313 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$26 – $363 |
| Priority Health | 62 |
$12 – $268 |
| Humana | 1020 |
$24 – $366 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 93 |
$17 – $325 |
| Geisinger | 70 |
$11 – $328 |
| Devoted Health | 154 |
$58 – $119 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 799 |
$16 – $315 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1287 |
$16 – $361 |
| UCare | 74 |
$18 – $306 |
| MVP Health Care | 86 |
$9 – $447 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1526 |
$18 – $445 |
| Independent Health | 36 |
$8 – $206 |
| EmblemHealth | 67 |
$10 – $265 |
| Aetna | 1427 |
$23 – $551 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 202 |
$21 – $514 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 55 |
$21 – $400 |
| Oscar Health | 159 |
$29 – $225 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$96 – $722 |
| Cigna | 1167 |
$39 – $615 |
| Security Health Plan | 64 |
$24 – $356 |
| HealthPartners | 265 |
$18 – $493 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 75 |
$26 – $352 |
| Medica | 245 |
$34 – $366 |
| Health Net | 308 |
$22 – $879 |
| Coventry | 162 |
$33 – $831 |
| Healthcare Highways | 49 |
$141 – $628 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 863 |
$53 – $1,192 |
| AvMed | 65 |
$79 – $963 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $90 |
| Arkansas | $102 |
| Tennessee | $112 |
| Mississippi | $112 |
| New Jersey | $117 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumant Krishnan, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Dallas, TX | 237 |
| John Mehalik, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Myers, FL | 214 |
| Eddie Lo, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Dallas, TX | 146 |
| Andrew Feldman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | New York, NY | 96 |
| Thomas Montgomery, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Lafayette, LA | 90 |
| Bobby Prince, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Albany, GA | 90 |
| Felix Ungacta, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Highland, IL | 87 |
| Peter Vizzi, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Lafayette, LA | 56 |
| Paul Meli, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 52 |
| Nolan Malthesen, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Benbrook, TX | 48 |
| Gregory Palm, MS, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Waco, TX | 43 |
| Chad Conner, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Waco, TX | 43 |
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the collarbone?
Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the collarbone. 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 2340 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $240, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $410, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $122, a Medicare rate of about $33. Most cash prices fall between $87 and $649 — 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
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