Skull X-ray (1 to 3 views) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the skull, fewer than 4 views · CPT 70250
$43.00
lowest cash price
$294.45
national median
$2,949.71
highest cash price
913
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $43.00–$2,949.71 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($300.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($485.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $416.52 | $622.44 | $847.86 |
| Arizona | 24 | $64.22 | $104.78 | $410.33 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $70.20 | $219.70 | $405.00 |
| California | 90 | $95.69 | $353.60 | $1,039.38 |
| Colorado | 17 | $66.18 | $950.50 | $1,192.14 |
| Florida | 75 | $213.68 | $1,025.41 | $2,949.71 |
| Georgia | 25 | $148.00 | $293.38 | $1,557.49 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $203.52 | $203.52 | $298.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $71.61 | $372.24 | $659.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $117.00 | $232.80 | $1,259.91 |
| Iowa | 27 | $123.34 | $221.27 | $571.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $211.20 | $819.89 | $1,770.85 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $183.98 | $330.60 | $1,259.91 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $136.24 | $136.24 | $136.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $292.50 | $430.50 | $663.00 |
| Maryland | 2 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $57.12 | $393.00 | $485.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $257.66 | $433.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $68.20 | $108.56 | $213.20 |
| Missouri | 21 | $111.75 | $249.70 | $482.57 |
| Montana | 2 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $225.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $139.00 | $143.64 | $337.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $157.58 | $322.88 | $450.45 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $441.85 | $441.85 | $441.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $54.69 | $110.93 | $125.23 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $351.54 | $351.54 | $351.54 |
| New York | 22 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $778.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $291.78 | $291.78 | $538.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $220.80 | $383.20 | $396.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $147.00 | $339.60 | $626.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $43.00 | $189.80 | $1,084.74 |
| Oregon | 13 | $97.50 | $246.75 | $495.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $125.40 | $364.20 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $110.00 | $324.60 | $1,229.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $287.20 | $417.60 | $483.20 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $53.48 | $65.85 | $802.45 |
| Texas | 112 | $110.25 | $351.00 | $2,454.32 |
| Virginia | 43 | $64.63 | $405.60 | $1,587.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $196.35 | $290.50 | $964.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $91.50 | $208.00 | $643.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $60.99 | $280.00 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $78.96 | $289.34 | $314.83 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $43.00 | $28.00 – $31.10 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $53.48 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $54.69 | $30.88 – $231.28 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $55.39 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $57.12 | $23.25 – $197.96 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $57.30 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $57.30 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $60.99 | $9.33 – $214.68 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $60.99 | $9.33 – $214.68 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $61.12 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $63.03 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $63.03 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $63.03 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $63.03 | $22.14 – $171.90 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $64.22 | $69.21 – $253.50 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $64.63 | $38.16 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $64.63 | $20.54 – $161.01 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $64.63 | $38.16 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $64.63 | $20.54 – $162.93 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $238.03 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $24.97 – $206.93 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $16.13 – $212.67 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $206.78 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $238.03 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $227.64 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $212.67 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $65.85 | $20.54 – $222.37 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $65.85 | $22.40 – $244.81 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $65.85 | $38.16 – $222.37 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $65.85 | $38.16 – $222.37 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $65.85 | $20.54 – $206.78 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $66.18 | $48.32 – $256.80 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $68.20 | $35.65 – $331.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $69.49 | $30.88 – $231.28 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $70.20 | $22.00 – $194.76 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $71.61 | $30.52 – $254.29 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $71.65 | $19.86 – $231.28 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $72.67 | $49.13 – $253.50 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $78.75 | $42.65 – $270.40 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $78.96 | $50.76 – $180.48 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $79.20 | $96.30 – $218.86 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $79.43 | $79.00 – $253.50 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $82.47 | $79.00 – $270.40 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $83.40 | not published |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $84.33 | $30.88 – $237.43 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $85.26 | $96.54 – $270.31 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $85.50 | $93.38 – $310.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $86.53 | $42.65 – $253.50 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $88.22 | $79.00 – $253.50 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $91.50 | not published |