X-ray of the foot Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the foot is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2352 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$273median cash price · 2352 hospitals, 52 statestypically $96–$684 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$463
Cash / self-pay
$273
Insurer-negotiated
$126
Medicare pays
$34
$96$684
Median cash $273  ·  Medicare $34  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $273 — about 8.0× 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 $463 list price could save about $190 (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
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%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $59 $41 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%

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 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: $273; Medicare pays $34.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$22
$8 – $40
Medicaid 372
$22
$7 – $97
Amerigroup 171
$40
$22 – $157
Molina Healthcare 567
$48
$16 – $241
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$62
$42 – $414
Highmark 131
$67
$14 – $190
Anthem 566
$71
$15 – $300
Medicare 592
$78
$8 – $131
AmeriHealth 234
$81
$16 – $234
Tricare / VA 417
$82
$14 – $338
Geisinger 71
$85
$11 – $430
SelectHealth 48
$86
$28 – $464
Humana 1054
$87
$27 – $430
Priority Health 63
$89
$17 – $311
Devoted Health 155
$89
$59 – $196
UPMC Health Plan 94
$89
$20 – $399
UCare 76
$91
$20 – $324
Centene / Ambetter 814
$91
$18 – $355
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1306
$94
$18 – $367
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$97
$21 – $411
UnitedHealthcare 1549
$104
$20 – $485
EmblemHealth 67
$113
$13 – $275
MVP Health Care 81
$118
$15 – $368
Kaiser Permanente 202
$123
$22 – $557
Oscar Health 160
$128
$31 – $238
Independent Health 34
$130
$13 – $256
Aetna 1442
$131
$27 – $608
Bright Health 41
$135
$87 – $1,054
Medica 254
$153
$36 – $419
Cigna 1182
$156
$42 – $727
Security Health Plan 65
$167
$25 – $432
HealthPartners 272
$178
$21 – $554
Sanford Health Plan 76
$199
$33 – $361
Health Net 308
$220
$25 – $1,345
Coventry 165
$319
$32 – $920
Healthcare Highways 50
$336
$95 – $651
MultiPlan / PHCS network 862
$408
$55 – $1,366
AvMed 66
$598
$123 – $1,594

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$119
Tennessee$121
Mississippi$124
Arkansas$125

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXNashville, TNNew Orleans, LASacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, AR

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
Roger Tsutsumi, D.P.M.PodiatryRiverside, CA1,997
Sanjay Saini, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA1,628
Hillary Brunner, D.P.M.PodiatryOdessa, TX1,514
Frank Mullens, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyColumbia, MO1,311
Adam Rife, DPMPodiatryRancho Mirage, CA1,306
Christos Kosmas, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCleveland, OH1,283
Roman Orsini, DPMPodiatryLewes, DE1,254
Eric Arp, DPMPodiatryMountain Home, AR1,248
Amber Morra, DPMPodiatryVero Beach, FL1,227
Christopher Crosby, DPMPodiatryMurrells Inlet, SC1,209
Michael Friedman, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBelleville, IL1,180
Robert Goodman, M.D.RheumatologyShreveport, LA1,098

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Does Medicare cover X-ray of the foot?

Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the foot. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $34. 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 2352 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $273, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $463, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $126, a Medicare rate of about $34. Most cash prices fall between $96 and $684 — 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 2352 US hospitals is $273. Most hospitals fall between $96 and $684. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the foot?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $34). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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