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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $484.40 | not published |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | $485.00 | $119.05 – $119.05 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | $485.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | $485.00 | $119.05 – $119.05 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | $485.00 | $119.05 – $119.05 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | $485.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | $485.00 | $104.17 – $187.51 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $485.60 | $34.97 – $602.31 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $488.40 | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $492.05 | $107.21 – $494.32 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $493.35 | $112.03 – $117.63 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $493.35 | $112.03 – $117.63 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $495.55 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $495.55 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $501.36 | $22.26 – $154.52 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $277.35 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $284.03 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $283.56 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $501.50 | $39.70 – $262.56 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $501.50 | $34.29 – $284.03 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $501.55 | $45.36 – $364.82 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $505.44 | $177.88 – $195.67 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $507.53 | $98.09 – $98.09 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $510.40 | $39.73 – $215.17 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $519.84 | $48.67 – $722.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $520.50 | $69.76 – $107.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $528.10 | $35.55 – $153.55 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $528.45 | $1.10 – $660.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $528.45 | $0.87 – $660.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $528.45 | $1.01 – $660.60 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $529.00 | $99.93 – $101.93 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $529.00 | $49.35 – $107.10 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $129.59 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $529.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $529.92 | $39.87 – $736.00 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $532.50 | $6.44 – $426.32 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $536.80 | not published |