X-ray of the lower leg Cost by Hospital

X-ray of the lower leg is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2302 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$243median cash price · 2302 hospitals, 52 statestypically $87–$703 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$416
Cash / self-pay
$243
Insurer-negotiated
$124
Medicare pays
$31
$87$703
Median cash $243  ·  Medicare $31  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $243 — about 7.7× the Medicare rate ($31). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($63).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $416 list price could save about $172 (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 $40 $51 — 92 min 15.2%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $42 $86 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $43 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $43 — — 104 min 15.4%
Three Rivers Hospital Brewster, WA $44 — — — 15.1%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $44 $58 — 125 min 14.9%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $45 $114 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $45 $114 — — —
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down Iowa City, IA $45 $56 ★ 4/5 157 min 15.0%
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Iowa City, IA $45 $56 ★ 2/5 210 min 13.5%
United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY $45 $18 ★ 2/5 164 min 14.7%
Hospital De La Concepcion San German, PR $45 $12 — — 16.2%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $45 $21 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $45 $9 — 70 min —
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $45 $136 — 128 min 15.4%
Hutchinson Health Hutchinson, MN $46 $88 ★ 3/5 140 min 15.2%
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $46 $9 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
Johnson Regional Medical Center Clarksville, AR $48 $32 ★ 4/5 144 min 15.5%
Memorial Hospital Dumas, TX $51 $48 — 82 min 15.5%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $51 $24 — — —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $52 $84 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $52 $84 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX $52 $32 — — 14.4%
Wayne County Hospital Monticello, KY $53 — — — —
Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet, IL $53 $92 ★ 1/5 204 min 15.6%

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 lower leg

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: $243; Medicare pays $31.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$19
$7 – $37
Medicaid 356
$20
$6 – $102
Amerigroup 167
$36
$20 – $138
Molina Healthcare 542
$40
$14 – $240
Highmark 135
$42
$13 – $190
Medicare 579
$61
$8 – $123
Anthem 541
$71
$13 – $298
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 156
$72
$34 – $421
AmeriHealth 221
$80
$17 – $230
Tricare / VA 407
$82
$12 – $324
SelectHealth 48
$82
$22 – $437
Geisinger 71
$83
$12 – $349
UPMC Health Plan 82
$84
$17 – $325
Humana 1000
$86
$25 – $420
Priority Health 63
$87
$12 – $309
Centene / Ambetter 797
$88
$17 – $253
Devoted Health 141
$88
$43 – $190
UCare 70
$90
$20 – $263
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1283
$93
$17 – $363
MVP Health Care 86
$100
$10 – $367
EmblemHealth 67
$109
$10 – $280
UnitedHealthcare 1505
$111
$20 – $476
Aetna 1406
$122
$27 – $583
Kaiser Permanente 201
$124
$22 – $536
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$127
$21 – $406
Oscar Health 146
$128
$29 – $232
Independent Health 36
$129
$10 – $256
Bright Health 41
$135
$45 – $877
Cigna 1139
$150
$42 – $640
Medica 245
$152
$53 – $381
Sanford Health Plan 76
$183
$32 – $378
HealthPartners 262
$184
$22 – $547
Security Health Plan 63
$191
$34 – $398
Health Net 308
$206
$23 – $1,385
Coventry 160
$255
$31 – $817
Healthcare Highways 50
$343
$142 – $698
MultiPlan / PHCS network 832
$361
$71 – $1,327
AvMed 64
$609
$178 – $1,169

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
Arkansas$103
Arizona$116
Mississippi$122
Tennessee$123

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXNashville, 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 2302 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $243, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $416, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $124, a Medicare rate of about $31. Most cash prices fall between $87 and $703 — 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 lower leg cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2302 US hospitals is $243. Most hospitals fall between $87 and $703. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for X-ray of the lower leg?
Medicare pays about $31. 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 lower leg 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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