X-ray of the hip Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the hip is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2351 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$239median cash price · 2351 hospitals, 52 statestypically $92–$614 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.9× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$401
Cash / self-pay
$239
Insurer-negotiated
$130
Medicare pays
$49
$92$614
Median cash $239  ·  Medicare $49  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $239 — about 4.9× the Medicare rate ($49). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($98).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $401 list price could save about $163 (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
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $36 $89 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital De Kalb, MS $37 $41 — 91 min 14.9%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $37 $76 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $37 $45 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $37 $60 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $37 $45 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $37 $86 — 95 min 15.2%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $38 $22 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL $39 $41 — 121 min —
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $39 $42 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $39 $42 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $41 $48 ★ 3/5 150 min 14.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $42 $86 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $43 $61 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Estes Park Medical Center Estes Park, CO $44 $55 — — 14.9%
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Saint Louis Park, MN $44 $89 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.4%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $44 $91 — — —
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $45 $59 — 128 min 15.4%
Raleigh General Hospital Beckley, WV $45 — ★ 2/5 192 min 15.7%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $46 $174 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA $47 $85 ★ 4/5 149 min 15.3%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $47 $17 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $47 $85 ★ 1/5 213 min 15.8%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Monticello, AR $47 $87 ★ 2/5 126 min 18.1%
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $47 $86 ★ 2/5 114 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

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: $239; Medicare pays $49.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 369
$30
$7 – $120
Univera 16
$38
$9 – $56
Amerigroup 171
$59
$19 – $140
Highmark 135
$66
$16 – $209
Molina Healthcare 570
$71
$13 – $188
AmeriHealth 235
$73
$16 – $247
Medicare 599
$82
$11 – $139
Priority Health 63
$84
$16 – $275
Anthem 565
$84
$18 – $325
SelectHealth 49
$86
$28 – $500
Tricare / VA 413
$87
$27 – $329
Geisinger 70
$89
$17 – $369
Devoted Health 160
$91
$49 – $126
Centene / Ambetter 813
$91
$23 – $197
Humana 1052
$94
$31 – $411
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 157
$101
$40 – $569
Independent Health 37
$108
$34 – $194
UnitedHealthcare 1559
$111
$28 – $415
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1305
$112
$22 – $424
MVP Health Care 86
$114
$13 – $321
UCare 77
$115
$23 – $328
UPMC Health Plan 94
$124
$39 – $401
Kaiser Permanente 203
$124
$34 – $534
EmblemHealth 67
$130
$13 – $259
Oscar Health 162
$131
$26 – $265
Aetna 1447
$131
$33 – $544
Bright Health 41
$135
$88 – $1,143
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$139
$28 – $400
HealthPartners 270
$146
$28 – $433
Cigna 1179
$160
$55 – $535
Security Health Plan 64
$187
$37 – $426
Sanford Health Plan 76
$188
$46 – $407
Medica 254
$206
$54 – $581
Coventry 161
$224
$45 – $654
Health Net 306
$232
$37 – $875
Healthcare Highways 51
$283
$120 – $586
AvMed 65
$317
$90 – $849
MultiPlan / PHCS network 860
$350
$90 – $967

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
Arkansas$90
Rhode Island$97
Mississippi$98
Louisiana$127
Arizona$133

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHBrooklyn, NYOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CANashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, AL

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover X-ray of the hip?

Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the hip. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $49. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $10 — 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 2351 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $239, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $401, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $130, a Medicare rate of about $49. Most cash prices fall between $92 and $614 — 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 cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2351 US hospitals is $239. Most hospitals fall between $92 and $614. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the hip?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $49). 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?
Medicare pays about $49. 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 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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