X-ray of the thigh bone is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 266 US hospitals across 38 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $25 | $30 | — | 102 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $27 | $56 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $27 | $59 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $27 | $55 | ★ 5/5 | 130 min | — |
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital | Sulphur, OK | $34 | $34 | ★ 4/5 | 113 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $40 | $55 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | Garrison, ND | $49 | $61 | — | 102 min | — |
| CHI St Alexius Health | Bismarck, ND | $49 | $61 | ★ 4/5 | 176 min | — |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $51 | $53 | ★ 5/5 | 228 min | — |
| CHI St Alexius Health Turtle Lake | Turtle Lake, ND | $55 | $58 | — | 104 min | — |
| Ringgold County Hospital | Mount Ayr, IA | $57 | — | — | 128 min | — |
| Good Shepherd Medical Center | Hermiston, OR | $65 | — | — | 151 min | — |
| CHI Health-Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $70 | $79 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $72 | $70 | ★ 4/5 | 105 min | — |
| Cheyenne VA Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $77 | $116 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $77 | $116 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | — |
| Cox Medical Center Branson | Branson, MO | $79 | $53 | ★ 4/5 | 218 min | — |
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield, MO | $88 | $55 | ★ 3/5 | 219 min | — |
| Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital | Ulysses, KS | $89 | $186 | — | 83 min | — |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Walnut Ridge, AR | $104 | $96 | — | 90 min | — |
| Cox Monett Hospital | Monett, MO | $106 | $56 | ★ 3/5 | 151 min | — |
| North Shore Health | Grand Marais, MN | $119 | — | — | 129 min | — |
| Graham Regional Medical Center | Graham, TX | $120 | $90 | — | 131 min | — |
| CHI Health Plainview Hospital | Plainview, NE | $123 | $111 | — | 92 min | — |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $125 | $57 | — | 104 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 X-ray of the thigh bone
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: $133.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | 22 |
$11 – $58 |
| HealthPartners | 13 |
$13 – $184 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 5 |
$15 – $78 |
| Amerigroup | 11 |
$24 – $309 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 19 |
$34 – $332 |
| Molina Healthcare | 9 |
$48 – $323 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 46 |
$35 – $361 |
| Medica | 13 |
$53 – $226 |
| Coventry | 10 |
$51 – $574 |
| Aetna | 46 |
$59 – $861 |
| Humana | 22 |
$61 – $417 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 38 |
$44 – $364 |
| Cigna | 47 |
$63 – $943 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 37 |
$55 – $435 |
| Medicaid | 6 |
$77 – $354 |
| Tricare / VA | 6 |
$110 – $9,823 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $25 |
| Indiana | $34 |
| North Dakota | $49 |
| Iowa | $71 |
| Wyoming | $77 |
| Missouri | $88 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover X-ray of the thigh bone?
We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for X-ray of the thigh bone, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 266 US hospitals across 38 states, the typical (median) cash price is $133, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $229, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $64. Most cash prices fall between $43 and $405 — 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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