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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $812.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $812.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $812.00 | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $815.75 | $107.21 – $819.52 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $819.00 | $112.03 – $114.27 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $822.24 | $47.13 – $1,142.00 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $823.00 | $98.68 – $823.00 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $839.87 | $98.09 – $98.09 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $847.20 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $847.20 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $847.20 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $858.55 | $55.83 – $364.82 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $875.63 | $27.29 – $154.52 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $896.58 | $148.44 – $265.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $902.36 | $12.57 – $351.92 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $910.00 | $35.25 – $783.90 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $910.00 | $35.25 – $1,260.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $1,260.00 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $783.90 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $1,260.00 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $1,260.00 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $1,260.00 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $910.00 | $34.17 – $1,260.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $911.08 | $104.54 – $1,761.06 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $918.60 | $105.02 – $210.04 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $918.60 | $105.20 – $210.39 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $923.00 | $46.00 – $132.12 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $928.20 | not published |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $934.20 | not published |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $964.86 | $345.23 – $470.70 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $968.10 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $979.53 | $57.69 – $548.96 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $979.58 | $27.29 – $154.52 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $990.00 | $83.55 – $111.75 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $991.20 | $116.50 – $376.53 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $1,002.40 | $142.00 – $142.00 |