X-ray of the pelvis Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the pelvis is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2392 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$257median cash price · 2392 hospitals, 52 statestypically $99–$664 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$433
Cash / self-pay
$257
Insurer-negotiated
$135
Medicare pays
$36
$99$664
Median cash $257  ·  Medicare $36  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $257 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($71).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $433 list price could save about $176 (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 Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $39 $44 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $40 $12 — 70 min —
Cordova Community Medical Center Cordova, AK $40 — — 127 min —
Prosser Memorial Hospital Prosser, WA $40 $16 ★ 3/5 126 min 15.2%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $40 $97 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $41 $32 — 285 min 15.8%
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $41 $54 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $41 $54 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Pine Bluff, AR $43 $99 ★ 1/5 200 min 15.3%
Mc Donough District Hospital Macomb, IL $43 $60 ★ 3/5 152 min 15.1%
Estes Park Medical Center Estes Park, CO $44 $47 — — 14.9%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $45 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $45 — — 104 min 15.4%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $45 $17 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Baker, MT $46 $67 — 92 min 15.2%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $46 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $47 $56 — 125 min 14.9%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $48 $105 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $48 $208 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $49 $37 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
Wayne County Hospital Monticello, KY $50 — — — —
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $50 $98 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $51 $39 — 128 min 15.4%
Tift Regional Medical Center Tifton, GA $52 $97 ★ 3/5 252 min 15.7%
Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc Adel, GA $52 $95 — — 15.0%

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 pelvis

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: $257; Medicare pays $36.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 366
$22
$7 – $100
Univera 16
$23
$7 – $35
Amerigroup 176
$38
$16 – $131
Independent Health 37
$38
$10 – $214
Highmark 136
$44
$15 – $205
Medicare 599
$44
$9 – $139
Molina Healthcare 585
$48
$15 – $215
Geisinger 72
$49
$14 – $391
MVP Health Care 86
$58
$12 – $339
Anthem 598
$65
$14 – $300
SelectHealth 48
$66
$24 – $299
AmeriHealth 241
$67
$11 – $260
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 158
$68
$34 – $406
Priority Health 63
$74
$13 – $303
Tricare / VA 435
$97
$12 – $274
Humana 1088
$98
$26 – $374
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1344
$100
$16 – $427
UPMC Health Plan 111
$102
$20 – $389
Centene / Ambetter 812
$103
$18 – $348
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$104
$22 – $452
Devoted Health 180
$105
$50 – $124
UCare 76
$111
$21 – $346
UnitedHealthcare 1589
$118
$19 – $423
Aetna 1475
$123
$25 – $511
EmblemHealth 67
$131
$16 – $283
Kaiser Permanente 242
$141
$28 – $512
Oscar Health 162
$143
$23 – $265
HealthPartners 284
$145
$21 – $387
Cigna 1217
$145
$40 – $570
Bright Health 41
$151
$107 – $675
Medica 259
$178
$32 – $412
Security Health Plan 65
$190
$29 – $422
Sanford Health Plan 83
$194
$31 – $414
Health Net 339
$228
$26 – $1,033
Coventry 169
$249
$35 – $695
Healthcare Highways 51
$293
$77 – $585
MultiPlan / PHCS network 909
$366
$55 – $913
AvMed 66
$487
$120 – $969

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$49
Mississippi$83
Arkansas$100
Tennessee$103
Louisiana$126
New Jersey$142

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CASacramento, CABrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHKansas City, MOOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARMiami, FL

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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
Jeffrey Goldstein, MDOrthopedic SurgeryMorton Grove, IL509
James Rubano, M.D., MBAOrthopedic SurgeryWilmington, DE402
Bilal Mahmood, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryDallas, TX246
Ritesh Shah, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryMorton Grove, IL233
Lien Nichols, PAPhysician AssistantFort Worth, TX198
David Shau, MDOrthopedic SurgeryFort Worth, TX177
Rachael Scharchburg, PAPhysician AssistantFort Worth, TX170
Sayfe Jassim, MDOrthopedic SurgeryOmaha, NE167
Jared Smith, PA-CPhysician AssistantFort Worth, TX161
David Raab, MDOrthopedic SurgeryMorton Grove, IL160
John MartinOrthopedic SurgeryAnderson, IN150
Stephen Nicholas, MDOrthopedic SurgeryNyc, NY149

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Does Medicare cover X-ray of the pelvis?

Yes — Medicare generally covers X-ray of the pelvis. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $36. 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 2392 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $257, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $433, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $135, a Medicare rate of about $36. Most cash prices fall between $99 and $664 — 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 pelvis cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2392 US hospitals is $257. Most hospitals fall between $99 and $664. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the pelvis?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $36). 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 pelvis?
Medicare pays about $36. 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 pelvis 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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