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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $264.48 | $121.06 – $526.78 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $264.48 | $113.48 – $526.78 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $264.55 | $22.75 – $455.25 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $266.32 | $67.22 – $603.33 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $267.14 | $73.69 – $235.69 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $267.60 | not published |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $270.00 | $105.95 – $264.88 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $270.60 | $1.76 – $45.56 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $271.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $272.25 | $76.16 – $249.22 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $272.27 | $155.01 – $616.56 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $272.35 | $96.27 – $419.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $272.90 | $8.85 – $20.37 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $273.40 | $14.38 – $302.54 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $273.65 | $22.00 – $222.38 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $275.16 | $39.97 – $39.97 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $275.16 | $25.62 – $53.38 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $194.68 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $276.90 | $49.23 – $179.57 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $276.90 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $205.53 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $310.32 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $201.64 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $276.90 | $53.93 – $203.23 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $277.54 | $36.09 – $346.92 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $277.55 | $22.75 – $139.62 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $279.76 | $113.85 – $470.74 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $280.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $280.00 | not published |