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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $266.76 | not published |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $267.50 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $267.50 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $268.42 | $9.69 – $22.31 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $270.00 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $270.00 | $105.62 – $634.00 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $271.17 | $127.23 – $648.05 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $272.50 | not published |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $273.33 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $274.95 | $19.41 – $200.05 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $275.88 | $24.82 – $418.00 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $275.88 | $88.91 – $418.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $275.88 | $24.82 – $418.00 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $275.88 | $25.74 – $418.00 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $276.45 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $278.97 | $32.52 – $156.90 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $279.20 | $119.36 – $314.10 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $279.50 | $83.91 – $87.27 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $279.60 | $19.36 – $173.46 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $279.60 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $279.60 | $56.30 – $95.12 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $279.60 | $93.26 – $95.12 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $281.40 | $4.17 – $250.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $4.17 – $250.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $281.50 | $40.30 – $89.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $284.17 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $281.50 | $86.61 – $89.15 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $281.60 | $22.81 – $104.60 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $281.82 | $203.28 – $448.14 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $284.84 | $9.63 – $302.63 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $285.00 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $286.18 | $127.23 – $648.05 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $288.80 | $27.47 – $1,054.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $288.80 | $25.98 – $874.82 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $289.00 | $43.73 – $43.73 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $289.00 | $34.34 – $199.53 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $290.61 | $21.40 – $480.90 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $291.20 | $9.00 – $228.00 |