Chest X-ray cost at US hospitals
Chest X-ray, 2 views · CPT 71046
$53.76
lowest cash price
$294.06
national median
$2,920.89
highest cash price
921
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $53.76–$2,920.89 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($391.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($375.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $266.76 | $709.02 | $733.98 |
| Arizona | 24 | $66.58 | $80.36 | $464.50 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $68.70 | $219.70 | $559.00 |
| California | 90 | $100.13 | $384.80 | $1,100.58 |
| Colorado | 17 | $76.40 | $1,006.41 | $1,018.00 |
| Florida | 77 | $141.90 | $998.59 | $2,920.89 |
| Georgia | 25 | $203.36 | $294.06 | $1,245.99 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $285.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $137.50 | $316.80 | $674.10 |
| Indiana | 26 | $185.40 | $205.50 | $361.94 |
| Iowa | 29 | $145.10 | $206.70 | $1,635.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $219.20 | $1,005.96 | $1,507.96 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $211.46 | $303.79 | $573.02 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $165.88 | $165.88 | $165.88 |
| Maine | 7 | $253.35 | $471.05 | $726.10 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $362.00 | $390.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $196.00 | $245.45 | $392.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $77.44 | $116.03 | $208.32 |
| Missouri | 21 | $73.50 | $201.85 | $2,523.02 |
| Montana | 2 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $231.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $204.12 | $226.78 | $385.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $201.35 | $396.88 | $553.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $577.75 | $577.75 | $577.75 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $63.59 | $97.54 | $198.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $331.80 | $331.80 | $331.80 |
| New York | 22 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $1,171.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $462.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $172.80 | $219.20 | $364.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $171.00 | $365.40 | $1,479.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $105.95 | $184.60 | $505.43 |
| Oregon | 13 | $124.74 | $198.00 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $115.80 | $322.40 | $701.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $1,026.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $256.80 | $350.40 | $380.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $67.85 | $81.80 | $1,421.27 |
| Texas | 109 | $148.77 | $457.05 | $2,121.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $67.85 | $252.00 | $1,710.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $157.04 | $266.40 | $628.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $141.00 | $188.50 | $406.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $106.70 | $261.25 | $527.92 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $99.96 | $281.82 | $332.64 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $448.80 | $69.27 – $194.81 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $455.00 | $96.98 – $287.32 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $11.78 – $92.34 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $457.05 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $457.05 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $458.25 | $1.01 – $547.20 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $458.25 | $1.10 – $547.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $458.25 | $0.87 – $547.20 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $458.37 | $20.12 – $359.89 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $460.88 | $27.47 – $170.52 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $462.00 | $83.18 – $207.70 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $464.50 | $19.55 – $37.17 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $466.55 | $42.86 – $303.19 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $468.65 | $34.39 – $302.08 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $11.90 – $90.67 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $471.05 | $10.33 – $443.73 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $472.32 | $23.49 – $233.14 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $473.10 | not published |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $10.33 – $430.17 |
| Adventhealth Durand | Durand, WI | $474.26 | not published |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $480.40 | $10.33 – $447.73 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $489.30 | $80.52 – $179.41 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $497.25 | $35.25 – $426.60 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $497.25 | $35.25 – $688.50 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $688.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $688.50 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $426.60 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $688.50 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $688.50 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $497.25 | $34.17 – $688.50 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $497.28 | $95.14 – $207.07 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $503.28 | $23.49 – $623.00 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $504.00 | $118.00 – $118.00 |