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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $648.05 | $9.03 – $459.00 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $659.40 | $25.27 – $380.87 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $663.00 | $8.41 – $339.66 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $663.00 | $8.33 – $468.08 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $668.31 | $92.23 – $217.73 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $678.79 | $94.39 – $182.21 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $683.20 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $686.40 | $25.20 – $129.80 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $695.80 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $695.80 | $41.41 – $128.15 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $705.64 | $85.22 – $233.19 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $705.64 | $85.22 – $286.15 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $717.41 | $59.26 – $1,386.70 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $725.80 | $91.15 – $207.78 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $420.09 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $210.04 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $729.50 | $108.56 – $108.56 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $729.50 | $105.02 – $204.79 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $730.80 | not published |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $764.40 | $101.87 – $304.15 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $771.47 | $37.27 – $450.26 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $776.00 | $32.00 – $132.12 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $778.00 | $66.29 – $157.29 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $795.80 | $169.18 – $245.18 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $802.45 | $22.26 – $154.52 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $812.00 | $56.12 – $111.75 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $816.00 | $136.30 – $179.33 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $819.89 | $42.34 – $287.04 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $819.89 | $42.34 – $287.04 |