Chest X-ray (single view) cost at US hospitals
Chest X-ray, 1 view · CPT 71045
$45.36
lowest cash price
$236.60
national median
$2,153.80
highest cash price
912
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $45.36–$2,153.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($332.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($329.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $223.08 | $633.36 | $666.90 |
| Arizona | 24 | $55.22 | $66.64 | $351.71 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $60.00 | $135.20 | $430.00 |
| California | 90 | $81.77 | $364.00 | $963.39 |
| Colorado | 17 | $75.20 | $900.72 | $954.75 |
| Florida | 79 | $130.98 | $720.34 | $2,153.80 |
| Georgia | 25 | $135.57 | $252.72 | $1,415.74 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $246.75 |
| Illinois | 51 | $125.00 | $240.10 | $537.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $116.00 | $162.60 | $361.94 |
| Iowa | 24 | $117.60 | $167.70 | $605.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $149.20 | $767.63 | $1,284.31 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $149.88 | $258.60 | $446.66 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $134.68 | $134.68 | $134.68 |
| Maine | 7 | $183.25 | $346.05 | $685.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $47.60 | $306.00 | $342.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $121.60 | $257.66 | $314.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $79.20 | $96.76 | $179.97 |
| Missouri | 20 | $117.00 | $158.60 | $1,841.76 |
| Montana | 2 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $230.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $140.14 | $148.12 | $303.17 |
| Nevada | 4 | $158.51 | $320.01 | $446.45 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $440.40 | $440.40 | $440.40 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $54.95 | $97.54 | $171.60 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $259.14 | $259.14 | $259.14 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $931.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $186.83 | $186.83 | $348.39 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $147.20 | $183.20 | $315.20 |
| Ohio | 65 | $120.00 | $280.80 | $673.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $79.30 | $158.60 | $501.07 |
| Oregon | 13 | $108.54 | $175.50 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $83.40 | $215.40 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $174.00 | $207.00 | $964.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $172.00 | $288.80 | $309.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $45.36 | $65.85 | $1,223.47 |
| Texas | 109 | $120.69 | $383.10 | $2,020.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $234.00 | $1,203.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $141.20 | $234.87 | $429.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $96.00 | $214.00 | $1,132.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $56.43 | $227.50 | $516.45 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $134.20 | $158.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $175.50 | $17.06 – $332.87 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $175.50 | $17.06 – $332.87 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $177.00 | $2.25 – $192.52 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $178.80 | $17.03 – $70.91 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $179.40 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $179.40 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $179.40 | not published |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $179.97 | $79.94 – $223.83 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $181.35 | $2.25 – $115.61 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $181.50 | $19.48 – $182.03 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $181.76 | $24.54 – $1,022.40 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $182.50 | $77.78 – $328.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $183.20 | $55.44 – $206.10 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $183.20 | $55.44 – $206.10 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $183.20 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $183.25 | $8.64 – $153.38 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $184.60 | $14.42 – $200.05 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $185.18 | $49.87 – $419.51 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $185.94 | $8.04 – $93.67 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $354.97 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $343.76 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $343.76 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $358.70 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.75 – $328.81 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $354.97 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $354.97 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $354.97 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $354.97 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.75 – $343.76 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $343.76 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $186.83 | $7.67 – $336.29 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $186.90 | $2.25 – $32.79 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $187.96 | $137.40 – $176.33 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $188.40 | $6.80 – $114.02 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $188.40 | $10.62 – $134.58 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $188.40 | $10.62 – $135.31 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $188.40 | $5.24 – $135.09 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $188.40 | $6.37 – $83.95 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $188.40 | $4.66 – $134.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $190.96 | $8.04 – $190.95 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $191.59 | $127.23 – $498.50 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $192.50 | $78.83 – $634.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $193.70 | $89.36 – $91.15 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $193.74 | $11.61 – $320.60 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $195.21 | $5.46 – $141.04 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $197.00 | $87.29 – $89.86 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $197.10 | $2.21 – $167.89 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $197.45 | $12.46 – $104.60 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $200.00 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $201.54 | $10.10 – $16.90 |