Skull X-ray (complete) cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the skull, complete, more than 4 views · CPT 70260
$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.
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 |