X-ray of the collarbone Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the collarbone is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2293 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$238median cash price · 2293 hospitals, 52 statestypically $86–$649 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$407
Cash / self-pay
$238
Insurer-negotiated
$122
Medicare pays
$33
$86$649
Median cash $238  ·  Medicare $33  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $238 — about 7.1× 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 $407 list price could save about $169 (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
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 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 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: $238; Medicare pays $33.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 355
$19
$6 – $95
Univera 16
$20
$7 – $38
Medicare 568
$36
$8 – $119
Amerigroup 168
$39
$19 – $115
Highmark 134
$40
$12 – $190
Molina Healthcare 540
$42
$14 – $204
Anthem 534
$64
$13 – $275
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 153
$74
$30 – $388
AmeriHealth 220
$79
$13 – $214
Tricare / VA 408
$81
$12 – $313
SelectHealth 47
$84
$26 – $363
Humana 992
$84
$24 – $364
Priority Health 62
$84
$12 – $268
UPMC Health Plan 81
$85
$15 – $266
Geisinger 70
$85
$11 – $328
Devoted Health 142
$86
$58 – $119
Centene / Ambetter 793
$88
$16 – $315
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1272
$89
$16 – $362
UCare 70
$89
$18 – $306
MVP Health Care 86
$94
$9 – $447
UnitedHealthcare 1493
$104
$18 – $453
Independent Health 35
$104
$8 – $247
EmblemHealth 67
$109
$10 – $265
Aetna 1395
$117
$24 – $548
Oscar Health 145
$118
$27 – $265
Kaiser Permanente 201
$123
$21 – $514
Harvard Pilgrim 55
$128
$21 – $400
Bright Health 40
$135
$96 – $722
Cigna 1136
$148
$41 – $614
Security Health Plan 61
$154
$24 – $356
HealthPartners 257
$162
$18 – $493
Sanford Health Plan 75
$173
$26 – $352
Medica 242
$187
$34 – $368
Health Net 306
$225
$22 – $879
Coventry 158
$310
$31 – $876
Healthcare Highways 49
$326
$141 – $628
MultiPlan / PHCS network 837
$369
$52 – $1,211
AvMed 63
$503
$85 – $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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$53
Rhode Island$90
Arkansas$102
Tennessee$112
Mississippi$112
New Jersey$117

Prices by city

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

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2293 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $238, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $407, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $122, a Medicare rate of about $33. Most cash prices fall between $86 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

How much does X-ray of the collarbone cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2293 US hospitals is $238. Most hospitals fall between $86 and $649. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for X-ray of the collarbone?
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 X-ray of the collarbone 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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