Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) Cost by Hospital

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.

$317median cash price · 2205 hospitals, 52 statestypically $113–$776 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$537
Cash / self-pay
$317
Insurer-negotiated
$156
Medicare pays
$72
$113$776
Median cash $317  ·  Medicare $72  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 333
$51
$12 – $147
Univera 16
$58
$14 – $82
Amerigroup 164
$71
$35 – $208
Geisinger 69
$76
$19 – $394
Highmark 129
$79
$30 – $228
AmeriHealth 233
$86
$19 – $283
Independent Health 31
$89
$51 – $238
Molina Healthcare 545
$99
$35 – $226
SelectHealth 46
$99
$39 – $418
Devoted Health 177
$103
$72 – $124
Tricare / VA 404
$104
$54 – $326
Priority Health 58
$106
$23 – $424
Medicare 530
$106
$39 – $187
Anthem 578
$108
$31 – $389
Humana 1007
$111
$54 – $537
Centene / Ambetter 764
$112
$39 – $239
UPMC Health Plan 106
$113
$47 – $436
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 140
$122
$90 – $710
EmblemHealth 80
$131
$19 – $283
UCare 66
$140
$39 – $432
MVP Health Care 80
$141
$19 – $564
UnitedHealthcare 1486
$143
$48 – $493
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1219
$144
$42 – $506
Bright Health 39
$155
$126 – $1,631
Kaiser Permanente 229
$156
$80 – $803
HealthPartners 234
$163
$40 – $563
Oscar Health 169
$165
$39 – $265
Aetna 1381
$172
$52 – $619
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$178
$39 – $603
Cigna 1147
$205
$97 – $608
Medica 209
$224
$54 – $562
AvMed 57
$237
$73 – $1,316
Sanford Health Plan 65
$240
$68 – $536
Health Net 306
$265
$75 – $1,103
Security Health Plan 57
$287
$49 – $631
Healthcare Highways 44
$387
$117 – $740
Coventry 150
$402
$82 – $954
MultiPlan / PHCS network 863
$439
$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

StateMedian 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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Terrance Peabody, MDOrthopedic SurgeryBurr Ridge, IL967
Patricia Silva, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyChicago, IL794
Ravi Prasad, MDDiagnostic RadiologyWest Hollywood, CA721
Kirkland Davis, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA600
Arthur Dublin, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySacramento, CA505
Michael Kachmann, MDNeurosurgeryCincinnati, OH432
David Neal, MDDiagnostic RadiologyBaltimore, MD387
Mark Golub, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA384
Lloyd Hey, M.D., M.S.Orthopedic SurgeryRaleigh, NC382
Tereasa Simonson, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySaint Cloud, MN370
Kevin Brown, MDDiagnostic RadiologyKansas City, KS342
Nicholas Nacey, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyCharlottesville, VA338

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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

How much does Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2205 US hospitals is $317. Most hospitals fall between $113 and $776. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $72). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views)?
Medicare pays about $72. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) 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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