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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $235.95 | $22.00 – $139.62 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $236.16 | $73.51 – $328.00 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $236.96 | $155.01 – $616.56 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $237.60 | $56.47 – $56.47 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $241.92 | $101.87 – $110.80 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $242.36 | $16.50 – $73.92 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $243.00 | $6.44 – $458.42 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $243.00 | $8.44 – $86.42 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $246.75 | $30.43 – $212.66 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $246.75 | $26.98 – $448.03 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $246.75 | $26.98 – $448.03 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $246.75 | $26.98 – $448.03 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $246.75 | $26.98 – $448.03 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $247.65 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $248.00 | not published |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Joe, FL | $248.80 | $80.52 – $235.69 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $217.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $125.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $249.70 | $22.96 – $125.66 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $250.04 | $155.01 – $616.56 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $251.03 | $234.44 – $739.87 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $251.40 | not published |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $252.40 | $7.16 – $197.84 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $254.02 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $254.62 | $7.80 – $183.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $255.60 | $4.56 – $50.78 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $256.15 | $30.47 – $940.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $256.50 | $56.12 – $111.16 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $256.80 | $65.93 – $114.27 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $257.66 | $90.73 – $310.64 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $257.99 | $155.01 – $616.56 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $258.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $258.00 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $258.50 | not published |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $261.20 | $22.03 – $27.93 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $261.95 | $98.91 – $102.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $262.24 | $8.04 – $132.10 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $262.50 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $262.72 | $8.04 – $291.28 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $262.80 | $27.51 – $372.30 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $262.80 | $27.51 – $162.54 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $262.80 | $27.51 – $163.42 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $262.80 | $27.51 – $163.15 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $262.80 | $24.15 – $101.38 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $262.80 | $27.51 – $372.30 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $263.00 | $42.07 – $111.16 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $121.06 – $509.96 |