Abdominal X-ray (single view) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the abdomen, single view · CPT 74018
$27.00
lowest cash price
$260.00
national median
$2,485.34
highest cash price
917
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $27.00–$2,485.34 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($332.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($320.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $395.46 | $577.20 | $968.76 |
| Arizona | 24 | $66.78 | $124.64 | $357.65 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $57.45 | $181.35 | $370.00 |
| California | 90 | $85.89 | $301.60 | $610.98 |
| Colorado | 17 | $48.58 | $240.00 | $789.73 |
| Florida | 72 | $162.99 | $626.00 | $2,485.34 |
| Georgia | 25 | $225.26 | $326.93 | $1,199.06 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $100.48 | $100.48 | $232.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $112.50 | $314.40 | $483.12 |
| Indiana | 26 | $165.88 | $251.40 | $753.87 |
| Iowa | 28 | $131.86 | $163.80 | $602.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $176.00 | $701.37 | $1,606.05 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $120.58 | $302.40 | $753.87 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $208.26 | $208.26 | $208.26 |
| Maine | 7 | $199.50 | $351.30 | $473.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $243.00 | $406.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $313.66 | $400.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $60.26 | $109.83 | $200.20 |
| Missouri | 21 | $27.00 | $189.75 | $2,024.31 |
| Montana | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $236.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $161.55 | $205.38 | $294.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $99.16 | $322.06 | $449.31 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $411.70 | $411.70 | $411.70 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $65.91 | $96.23 | $189.20 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $246.96 | $246.96 | $246.96 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $731.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $224.43 | $224.43 | $347.13 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $144.80 | $174.40 | $369.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $149.40 | $268.45 | $543.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $90.35 | $174.85 | $484.33 |
| Oregon | 13 | $111.24 | $249.75 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $97.20 | $290.40 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $124.00 | $254.50 | $1,015.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $227.20 | $307.20 | $395.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $54.88 | $65.85 | $1,266.94 |
| Texas | 110 | $141.12 | $339.15 | $2,233.28 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $277.00 | $1,383.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $147.20 | $254.40 | $495.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $83.50 | $201.60 | $425.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $122.10 | $262.50 | $533.66 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $71.82 | $158.40 | $172.35 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $343.17 | $18.65 – $428.96 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $343.17 | $18.65 – $428.96 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $343.74 | $121.09 – $164.32 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $346.00 | $83.18 – $207.70 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $347.10 | $17.92 – $182.03 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $347.13 | not published |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $348.80 | $149.11 – $392.40 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $351.00 | not published |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $351.30 | $8.64 – $327.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $354.00 | $182.03 – $461.28 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $354.60 | $23.25 – $497.84 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $355.30 | $63.40 – $146.63 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $356.62 | $27.87 – $1,083.99 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $357.00 | $39.72 – $303.19 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $357.60 | $92.45 – $402.30 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $357.60 | $65.56 – $402.30 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $357.65 | $16.15 – $33.43 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $359.00 | $40.60 – $40.60 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $359.00 | $31.89 – $199.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $360.75 | $74.25 – $541.12 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $360.75 | $32.53 – $541.12 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $360.75 | $30.40 – $541.12 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $360.75 | $30.40 – $450.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $360.75 | $30.40 – $541.12 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $365.46 | $24.60 – $708.48 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $367.21 | $0.80 – $159.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $367.60 | $30.40 – $459.50 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $367.60 | $30.40 – $551.40 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $367.60 | $30.40 – $551.40 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $367.60 | $116.41 – $490.14 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $368.50 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $368.50 | $93.26 – $97.92 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $369.60 | $30.29 – $415.80 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $369.60 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $370.00 | $44.06 – $296.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $373.68 | $37.30 – $519.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $374.93 | $24.60 – $737.94 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $376.60 | $51.63 – $312.06 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $382.20 | $18.03 – $181.05 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $383.98 | $61.38 – $823.55 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $384.50 | $86.94 – $349.69 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $384.75 | $24.60 – $1,321.53 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $387.80 | $31.87 – $302.08 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $388.20 | not published |