X-ray of the foot Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the foot is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2307 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$270median cash price · 2307 hospitals, 52 statestypically $94–$680 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$459
Cash / self-pay
$270
Insurer-negotiated
$125
Medicare pays
$34
$94$680
Median cash $270  ·  Medicare $34  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $270 — about 7.9× the Medicare rate ($34). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($68).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $459 list price could save about $189 (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
Jefferson Health-Northeast Philadelphia, PA $41 $12 ★ 2/5 290 min 15.4%
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Baker, MT $44 $56 — 92 min 15.2%
Three Rivers Hospital Brewster, WA $44 — — — 15.1%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $45 $16 — — 16.2%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $45 $136 — 128 min 15.4%
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $46 $50 — 121 min —
Johnson Regional Medical Center Clarksville, AR $48 $34 ★ 4/5 144 min 15.5%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $48 $10 — 70 min —
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $49 $118 ★ 4/5 145 min 14.6%
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $49 $118 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.3%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $50 $90 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $50 $91 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $51 $81 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids, MN $51 $94 ★ 4/5 154 min 14.4%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $52 $8 — — 17.1%
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX $52 $34 — — 14.4%
Wayne County Hospital Monticello, KY $52 — — — —
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $53 $312 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $54 $85 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $54 $85 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $55 $32 — — —
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $56 $23 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $56 $87 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $57 $122 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Springerville, AZ $58 $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 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 foot

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: $270; Medicare pays $34.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$22
$8 – $40
Medicaid 367
$22
$7 – $97
Amerigroup 168
$40
$22 – $157
Molina Healthcare 543
$48
$16 – $242
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$62
$42 – $414
Highmark 131
$67
$14 – $190
Anthem 541
$71
$15 – $296
Medicare 590
$78
$8 – $131
Tricare / VA 412
$82
$15 – $338
AmeriHealth 221
$83
$16 – $235
Geisinger 71
$85
$11 – $430
SelectHealth 48
$86
$28 – $464
Humana 1026
$87
$28 – $429
Priority Health 63
$89
$17 – $311
UPMC Health Plan 82
$89
$19 – $413
Devoted Health 143
$90
$59 – $210
UCare 72
$90
$20 – $317
Centene / Ambetter 808
$91
$18 – $355
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1291
$94
$18 – $367
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$97
$21 – $411
UnitedHealthcare 1516
$105
$21 – $487
EmblemHealth 67
$113
$13 – $275
MVP Health Care 81
$118
$15 – $368
Oscar Health 146
$118
$31 – $285
Kaiser Permanente 201
$123
$22 – $557
Independent Health 33
$130
$13 – $256
Aetna 1410
$131
$28 – $615
Bright Health 41
$135
$87 – $1,054
Medica 251
$156
$36 – $421
Cigna 1151
$156
$42 – $727
Security Health Plan 62
$159
$24 – $432
HealthPartners 264
$173
$21 – $559
Sanford Health Plan 76
$199
$33 – $361
Health Net 306
$220
$25 – $1,345
Coventry 161
$326
$32 – $920
Healthcare Highways 50
$336
$95 – $651
MultiPlan / PHCS network 836
$412
$55 – $1,388
AvMed 64
$624
$149 – $1,630

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$90
Arizona$113
Tennessee$121
Mississippi$124
Arkansas$125

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, 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 2307 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $270, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $459, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $125, a Medicare rate of about $34. Most cash prices fall between $94 and $680 — 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 foot cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2307 US hospitals is $270. Most hospitals fall between $94 and $680. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for X-ray of the foot?
Medicare pays about $34. 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 foot 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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