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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $428.91 | $134.46 – $208.08 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $430.50 | $8.64 – $405.53 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $430.80 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $432.57 | $50.69 – $544.88 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $433.02 | $105.02 – $210.04 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $433.02 | $105.20 – $210.39 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $433.60 | $111.66 – $487.80 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $433.60 | $111.66 – $487.80 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $434.40 | $35.95 – $488.70 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $436.20 | $34.97 – $581.60 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $440.00 | $26.88 – $84.88 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $440.22 | $42.43 – $188.49 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $440.64 | $69.68 – $612.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $441.00 | $55.14 – $366.18 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $441.70 | $37.27 – $839.86 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $441.85 | $8.33 – $278.70 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $450.45 | $34.88 – $1,086.75 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $456.60 | $34.97 – $111.63 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $456.76 | $49.96 – $49.96 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $457.08 | $30.47 – $963.50 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $459.61 | $53.30 – $555.66 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $468.00 | $51.20 – $51.20 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $468.00 | $40.22 – $280.20 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $469.80 | $34.97 – $111.46 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $473.75 | $8.64 – $430.17 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $477.10 | $75.62 – $660.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $477.10 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $478.08 | $114.29 – $248.76 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $479.20 | not published |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $479.91 | $78.48 – $140.86 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $481.50 | $74.73 – $161.25 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $481.50 | $74.73 – $161.25 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $482.57 | $37.98 – $96.60 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $483.20 | $101.02 – $543.60 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $483.70 | $112.03 – $112.03 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $484.00 | $103.93 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $484.00 | $103.93 – $187.51 |