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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $291.78 | $8.13 – $525.20 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $292.00 | $22.75 – $22.75 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $292.50 | $5.00 – $17.62 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $292.60 | $39.73 – $239.27 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $293.38 | $38.48 – $192.92 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $293.38 | $52.33 – $210.47 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $294.45 | $22.75 – $262.00 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $294.66 | $15.97 – $1,820.70 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $294.80 | $124.72 – $342.19 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $295.10 | $180.84 – $398.67 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $297.00 | $81.50 – $297.00 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $297.05 | not published |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $298.50 | $109.00 – $109.00 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $300.74 | $13.28 – $1,648.35 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $300.75 | $8.64 – $280.30 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $302.40 | $97.66 – $97.66 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $302.40 | $66.94 – $66.94 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $304.15 | $76.74 – $199.58 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $304.15 | $76.74 – $76.74 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $304.15 | $76.74 – $76.74 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $309.40 | $55.14 – $366.18 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $309.63 | $63.73 – $464.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $309.63 | $38.62 – $464.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $309.63 | $36.09 – $464.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $309.63 | $36.09 – $387.04 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $309.63 | $36.09 – $464.44 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $310.80 | $4.56 – $50.78 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $310.80 | $4.56 – $50.78 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $311.13 | $197.28 – $398.67 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $311.71 | $51.91 – $475.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $312.96 | $36.09 – $391.20 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $312.96 | $36.09 – $469.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $312.96 | $36.09 – $469.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $312.96 | $99.10 – $417.28 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $313.20 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $313.60 | $111.66 – $352.80 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $313.60 | $111.66 – $352.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $314.16 | $8.04 – $147.26 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $314.83 | $10.08 – $20.37 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $315.00 | $4.56 – $50.78 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $315.90 | $22.75 – $240.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $317.20 | $62.75 – $139.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $319.80 | $22.75 – $240.32 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $320.65 | $22.43 – $196.15 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $321.95 | $37.27 – $1,175.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $321.95 | $30.47 – $975.25 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $322.40 | $22.00 – $455.25 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $322.80 | $42.75 – $540.89 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $322.88 | $34.88 – $1,086.75 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $323.40 | not published |