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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $351.00 | $36.09 – $38.98 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $351.00 | $36.09 – $39.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $351.00 | $36.09 – $39.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $351.00 | $36.09 – $39.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $351.00 | $131.99 – $142.55 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $351.00 | $36.09 – $39.70 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $351.54 | $103.70 – $145.18 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $352.02 | $37.27 – $601.70 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $353.10 | $8.86 – $145.65 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $353.60 | $96.00 – $96.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $356.85 | $107.35 – $109.50 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $357.45 | $33.54 – $582.23 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $357.53 | $34.88 – $1,086.75 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $360.45 | $37.27 – $240.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $360.75 | $59.62 – $671.83 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $362.82 | $498.80 – $739.87 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $364.20 | $26.88 – $119.24 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $364.20 | $26.88 – $123.13 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $364.80 | not published |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $368.00 | $107.00 – $107.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $369.25 | $62.98 – $516.16 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $371.15 | $5.54 – $571.00 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $372.24 | $51.11 – $517.00 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $375.20 | $26.25 – $602.31 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $375.20 | $26.25 – $602.31 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $376.75 | $76.16 – $187.67 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $377.25 | $98.91 – $452.70 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $377.25 | $74.73 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $377.25 | $74.73 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $377.25 | $98.91 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $377.25 | $74.73 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $377.25 | $67.26 – $192.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $377.25 | $67.26 – $178.03 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $377.25 | $67.26 – $452.70 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $377.60 | $161.42 – $424.80 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $379.50 | $56.12 – $106.96 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $380.40 | $33.38 – $109.49 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $383.20 | $115.97 – $431.10 |