X-ray of the hip (1 view) Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the hip (1 view) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2241 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$196median cash price · 2241 hospitals, 52 statestypically $75–$517 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$336
Cash / self-pay
$196
Insurer-negotiated
$116
Medicare pays
$34
$75$517
Median cash $196  ·  Medicare $34  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $196 — about 5.8× the Medicare rate ($34). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($67).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $336 list price could save about $140 (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
Northern Maine Medical Center Fort Kent, ME $30 $14 — 147 min —
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $31 $71 — — —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $31 $11 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $31 $18 ★ 2/5 237 min 15.8%
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $31 $28 — 101 min 15.4%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $31 $27 — 285 min 15.8%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $32 $42 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $32 $86 — 95 min 15.2%
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo, IA $32 $26 ★ 4/5 226 min 13.9%
Ochsner Scott Regional Morton, MS $32 $28 — 79 min 14.9%
Estes Park Medical Center Estes Park, CO $34 $43 — — 14.9%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $34 $89 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $35 $81 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $35 $13 — — 16.2%
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital De Kalb, MS $35 $28 — 91 min 14.9%
Ochsner Watkins Hospital Quitman, MS $36 $33 — 85 min 15.1%
CHI St Vincent Morrilton Morrilton, AR $36 $60 — 93 min 15.0%
NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY $37 $104 ★ 5/5 206 min 13.1%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $38 $21 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $38 $48 ★ 3/5 150 min 14.8%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $38 $80 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $38 $80 ★ 2/5 — —
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $39 $27 — 130 min 14.6%
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $39 $29 — 121 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $40 — — 130 min 15.2%

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 hip (1 view)

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: $196; Medicare pays $34.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 342
$23
$7 – $104
Univera 16
$27
$7 – $39
Amerigroup 168
$34
$15 – $122
Highmark 129
$40
$14 – $190
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 144
$58
$40 – $518
Molina Healthcare 553
$60
$12 – $163
AmeriHealth 228
$65
$15 – $240
Anthem 535
$73
$14 – $298
Medicare 559
$78
$9 – $122
Priority Health 62
$79
$13 – $192
Tricare / VA 401
$83
$21 – $329
SelectHealth 48
$83
$21 – $467
Geisinger 68
$85
$15 – $328
Devoted Health 159
$85
$45 – $106
Centene / Ambetter 774
$86
$20 – $163
Humana 991
$87
$25 – $319
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1238
$96
$20 – $379
UCare 72
$97
$20 – $286
UnitedHealthcare 1471
$98
$22 – $378
UPMC Health Plan 92
$100
$31 – $326
MVP Health Care 86
$104
$10 – $320
Independent Health 37
$108
$30 – $188
EmblemHealth 67
$109
$9 – $234
Aetna 1387
$112
$26 – $456
Kaiser Permanente 200
$118
$23 – $413
Oscar Health 156
$119
$21 – $219
Bright Health 41
$125
$23 – $611
HealthPartners 240
$131
$20 – $344
Harvard Pilgrim 52
$132
$23 – $400
Cigna 1130
$134
$44 – $466
Sanford Health Plan 69
$165
$33 – $292
Security Health Plan 64
$165
$24 – $351
Medica 230
$174
$35 – $364
Coventry 152
$180
$33 – $511
Health Net 299
$200
$27 – $798
AvMed 65
$217
$90 – $683
Healthcare Highways 50
$234
$87 – $503
MultiPlan / PHCS network 841
$282
$79 – $789

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$25
Mississippi$54
Arkansas$78
Rhode Island$97
Louisiana$108
Michigan$114

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHDallas, TXBrooklyn, NYOklahoma City, OKBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CASacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FLMilwaukee, WI

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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
Edward Stolarski, MDOrthopedic SurgerySarasota, FL860
Steven Shimoyama, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryMarina Del Rey, CA798
James Graham, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyTacoma, WA634
Joseph Walter, MDDiagnostic RadiologyPalo Alto, CA603
Andrew Star, MDOrthopedic SurgeryBlue Bell, PA588
David Shephard, MDOrthopedic SurgeryLubbock, TX580
Matthew Jones, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyMattoon, IL446
James Purtill, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryPhiladelphia, PA415
Nicholas Talluri, MDOrthopedic SurgerySarasota, FL395
Kenneth Martin, MDOrthopedic SurgeryLittle Rock, AR375
Chad Krueger, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryWillow Grove, PA374
Nicolaus Kuehn, MDDiagnostic RadiologyRockford, IL373

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Does Medicare cover X-ray of the hip (1 view)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the hip (1 view). 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 2241 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $196, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $336, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $116, a Medicare rate of about $34. Most cash prices fall between $75 and $517 — 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 hip (1 view) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2241 US hospitals is $196. Most hospitals fall between $75 and $517. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the hip (1 view)?
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 hip (1 view)?
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 hip (1 view) 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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