Skull X-ray (complete) cost at US hospitals

X-ray of the skull, complete, more than 4 views · CPT 70260

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Skull X-ray (complete)

This is a complete skull x-ray series — more than four views of the bones around the brain, including the facial bones and the sinuses. It shows the bony shell only, not the brain inside it, which is why CT has replaced it for most head injuries. It is still used to check head shape in infants and to find metal before an MRI.

$50.22

lowest cash price

$417.50

national median

$4,296.51

highest cash price

891

hospitals with a published cash price

Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $50.22–$4,296.51 — the variation is the story.

Most expensive published cash price

$4,296.51

HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE — FRIENDSWOOD, TX

Median cash price over time

Sep 1, 2025 ($481.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($650.00)

By state

State Hospitals Lowest cash Median Highest
Alaska 4 $204.36 $228.54 $964.86
Arizona 22 $81.70 $123.84 $1,147.14
Arkansas 11 $82.05 $371.80 $514.00
California 90 $156.31 $520.00 $1,746.24
Colorado 17 $76.03 $1,497.00 $2,369.32
Florida 71 $462.00 $1,370.00 $4,089.69
Georgia 25 $315.24 $412.23 $1,584.86
Hawaii 2 $223.04 $223.04 $298.50
Illinois 51 $175.00 $552.60 $822.24
Indiana 26 $259.75 $306.60 $1,817.52
Iowa 27 $232.98 $301.60 $823.00
Kansas 11 $92.80 $1,347.16 $2,879.91
Kentucky 22 $303.45 $541.20 $1,817.52
Louisiana 1 $183.82 $183.82 $183.82
Maine 7 $374.70 $543.95 $1,160.70
Maryland 2 $142.80 $142.80 $142.80
Michigan 27 $143.75 $485.00 $736.00
Minnesota 19 $138.43 $290.40 $771.20
Mississippi 11 $82.06 $136.08 $213.20
Missouri 21 $141.00 $319.80 $1,296.17
Montana 2 $282.40 $282.40 $330.40
Nebraska 12 $243.18 $338.90 $463.15
Nevada 4 $231.02 $406.93 $567.71
New Hampshire 1 $562.75 $562.75 $562.75
New Jersey 22 $101.26 $125.23 $168.29
New Mexico 2 $351.54 $351.54 $351.54
New York 22 $125.84 $125.84 $1,095.00
North Carolina 15 $492.33 $492.33 $807.00
North Dakota 4 $251.20 $530.40 $545.60
Ohio 68 $220.80 $477.10 $1,085.40
Oklahoma 18 $78.00 $286.00 $1,098.83
Oregon 12 $50.22 $274.50 $495.55
Pennsylvania 31 $149.40 $375.20 $1,154.40
South Carolina 11 $165.50 $496.50 $1,506.00
South Dakota 7 $492.80 $564.80 $780.00
Tennessee 38 $67.85 $121.11 $2,145.94
Texas 112 $136.05 $525.00 $4,296.51
Virginia 42 $67.85 $704.50 $2,394.00
Washington 32 $253.47 $394.80 $991.20
West Virginia 17 $70.50 $289.00 $393.60
Wisconsin 32 $65.55 $391.38 $902.36
Wyoming 3 $82.32 $332.29 $357.30

All hospitals

Hospital Location Cash price Negotiated range
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center Alton, IL $426.60 $74.75 – $114.27
Mercy Hospital Lincoln Troy, MO $436.15 $77.15 – $139.62
St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital Lake Jackson, TX $436.72 $44.78 – $748.65
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge Park Ridge, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL $437.50 $128.35 – $787.50
Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $852.25
Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL $437.50 $141.33 – $700.00
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY $439.04 $80.45 – $904.54
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Saint Louis, MO $439.47 $26.98 – $196.15
Love County Health Center Marietta, OK $440.00 $26.08 – $26.08
UPMC Muncy Muncy, PA $440.40 $35.19 – $143.32
UPMC Williamsport Williamsport, PA $440.40 $35.19 – $147.99
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX $440.90 $90.75 – $661.35
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION College Station, TX $440.90 $47.91 – $661.35
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL Temple, TX $440.90 $44.78 – $661.35
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST Waco, TX $440.90 $44.78 – $551.12
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER Temple, TX $440.90 $44.78 – $661.35
Arroyo Grande Hospital Santa Maria, CA $441.70 $57.69 – $839.86
CHI Health Good Samaritan Kearney, NE $442.25 $58.84 – $674.25
Marion General Hospital Marion, OH $444.60 $99.82 – $103.82
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $446.50 $25.25 – $30.57
ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO Delano, CA $446.60 $25.37 – $302.54
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Jefferson City, MO $447.48 $51.24 – $188.49
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) Vernon, IN $448.80 $6.34 – $250.00
St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton Stockton, CA $448.94 $57.69 – $620.74
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA Suite 110, TX $449.72 $44.78 – $562.15
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE Suite 100, TX $449.72 $44.78 – $674.58
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK Cedar Park, TX $449.72 $44.78 – $674.58
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR Taylor, TX $449.72 $141.23 – $599.62
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN $450.50 $37.67 – $745.50
Siena Hospital Henderson, NV $450.60 $43.91 – $1,369.65
California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, CA $453.96 $51.92 – $739.44
OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center Evergreen Park, IL $456.00 $24.85 – $208.38
The Unity Hospital of Rochester Rochester, NY $456.76 $56.76 – $56.76
Mercy Hospital of Folsom Folsom, CA $457.08 $34.96 – $963.50
St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center Pasadena, TX $458.15 $42.54 – $981.75
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA $458.83 $12.45 – $215.07
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) Joe, FL $462.00 $94.05 – $235.69
CHI Health St. Francis Grand Island, NE $463.15 $58.84 – $737.90
Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) Winchester, IN $463.80 $6.34 – $250.00
Jewish Hospital Cincinnati, OH $463.80 not published
Fairfield Hospital Fairfield, OH $463.80 not published
Mercy West Hospital Cincinnati, OH $463.80 not published
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center Centerville, IA $464.00 $8.31 – $464.00
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls, MN $464.80 $111.66 – $522.90
Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls, MN $464.80 $111.66 – $522.90

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