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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $166.80 | $42.96 – $275.46 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $166.80 | $42.96 – $275.46 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $167.00 | $87.29 – $89.86 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $168.50 | $6.44 – $156.99 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $170.00 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $170.30 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $170.32 | $108.00 – $218.25 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $170.38 | $31.83 – $352.34 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $170.66 | $31.21 – $204.00 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $170.66 | $31.21 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $170.66 | $31.21 – $204.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $172.20 | $10.93 – $229.60 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $172.35 | $9.12 – $18.43 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $172.44 | $18.65 – $323.23 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $172.62 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $172.64 | $15.43 – $69.12 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $172.70 | $31.83 – $216.37 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $173.00 | not published |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $173.13 | $31.83 – $617.66 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $173.25 | not published |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $174.40 | $52.78 – $196.20 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $174.40 | $52.78 – $196.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $174.85 | $18.03 – $200.05 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $176.00 | $7.52 – $186.26 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $176.40 | not published |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $176.40 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $180.00 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $180.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $180.00 | $86.58 – $259.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $180.50 | $8.04 – $88.44 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $180.50 | $8.04 – $99.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $180.50 | $8.04 – $92.50 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $180.54 | $10.31 – $1,534.59 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $180.70 | $18.03 – $179.57 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $181.35 | $18.03 – $179.57 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $181.50 | $24.26 – $202.19 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $181.60 | $8.04 – $91.48 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $182.00 | $18.03 – $179.57 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $182.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $183.00 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $183.30 | $18.03 – $179.57 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $183.43 | $58.65 – $331.50 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $183.54 | $9.33 – $177.77 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $183.54 | $9.33 – $177.77 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $183.67 | $105.12 – $346.71 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $184.05 | $2.04 – $192.52 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $184.97 | $14.38 – $188.56 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $184.97 | $14.38 – $188.56 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $185.18 | $61.38 – $419.51 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $186.55 | $89.36 – $91.15 |