Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2205 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $317 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($72). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($144).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $537 list price could save about $220 (41%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $48 | $335 | ★ 2/5 | 215 min | — |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $50 | $110 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | — |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $52 | $109 | ★ 4/5 | 204 min | — |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $52 | $102 | ★ 2/5 | 198 min | — |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $52 | $102 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $52 | $102 | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | — |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $52 | $109 | ★ 5/5 | 200 min | — |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $52 | $102 | ★ 3/5 | 234 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs | Heber Springs, AR | $53 | $121 | ★ 3/5 | 110 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia, AR | $53 | $121 | — | 94 min | — |
| Hospital General De Castaner | Castaner, PR | $53 | $66 | — | — | — |
| Ochsner Choctaw General | Butler, AL | $53 | $72 | — | 119 min | — |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $53 | $102 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | North Little Rock, AR | $55 | $105 | ★ 1/5 | 186 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County | Monticello, AR | $55 | $109 | ★ 2/5 | 122 min | — |
| Baptist Health-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $55 | $108 | ★ 2/5 | 124 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart | Stuttgart, AR | $55 | $111 | ★ 3/5 | 106 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County | Malvern, AR | $55 | $106 | — | 100 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | $55 | $105 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway | Conway, AR | $55 | $105 | ★ 2/5 | 145 min | — |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $55 | $24 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | — |
| Williamson Memorial Inc | Williamson, WV | $56 | $23 | — | — | — |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $57 | $62 | ★ 4/5 | 142 min | — |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga, AL | $59 | $97 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital | Shelbyville, TN | $61 | $63 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
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 October 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 Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)
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: $317; Medicare pays $72.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 333 |
$12 – $147 |
| Univera | 16 |
$14 – $82 |
| Amerigroup | 164 |
$35 – $208 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$19 – $394 |
| Highmark | 129 |
$30 – $228 |
| AmeriHealth | 233 |
$19 – $283 |
| Independent Health | 31 |
$51 – $238 |
| Molina Healthcare | 545 |
$35 – $226 |
| SelectHealth | 46 |
$39 – $418 |
| Devoted Health | 177 |
$72 – $124 |
| Tricare / VA | 404 |
$54 – $326 |
| Priority Health | 58 |
$23 – $424 |
| Medicare | 530 |
$39 – $187 |
| Anthem | 578 |
$31 – $389 |
| Humana | 1007 |
$54 – $537 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 764 |
$39 – $239 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 106 |
$47 – $436 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 140 |
$90 – $710 |
| EmblemHealth | 80 |
$19 – $283 |
| UCare | 66 |
$39 – $432 |
| MVP Health Care | 80 |
$19 – $564 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1486 |
$48 – $493 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1219 |
$42 – $506 |
| Bright Health | 39 |
$126 – $1,631 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 229 |
$80 – $803 |
| HealthPartners | 234 |
$40 – $563 |
| Oscar Health | 169 |
$39 – $265 |
| Aetna | 1381 |
$52 – $619 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 53 |
$39 – $603 |
| Cigna | 1147 |
$97 – $608 |
| Medica | 209 |
$54 – $562 |
| AvMed | 57 |
$73 – $1,316 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 65 |
$68 – $536 |
| Health Net | 306 |
$75 – $1,103 |
| Security Health Plan | 57 |
$49 – $631 |
| Healthcare Highways | 44 |
$117 – $740 |
| Coventry | 150 |
$82 – $954 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 863 |
$123 – $1,160 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $85 |
| Mississippi | $102 |
| Arkansas | $139 |
| New Jersey | $142 |
| Rhode Island | $171 |
| Louisiana | $175 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance Peabody, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Burr Ridge, IL | 967 |
| Patricia Silva, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Chicago, IL | 794 |
| Ravi Prasad, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | West Hollywood, CA | 721 |
| Kirkland Davis, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Charlottesville, VA | 600 |
| Arthur Dublin, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Sacramento, CA | 505 |
| Michael Kachmann, MD | Neurosurgery | Cincinnati, OH | 432 |
| David Neal, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Baltimore, MD | 387 |
| Mark Golub, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Charlottesville, VA | 384 |
| Lloyd Hey, M.D., M.S. | Orthopedic Surgery | Raleigh, NC | 382 |
| Tereasa Simonson, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Saint Cloud, MN | 370 |
| Kevin Brown, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Kansas City, KS | 342 |
| Nicholas Nacey, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Charlottesville, VA | 338 |
Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $72. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $14 — 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 2205 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $317, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $537, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $156, a Medicare rate of about $72. Most cash prices fall between $113 and $776 — 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
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