X-ray surgical specimen cost at US hospitals
HC Xr Surgical Specimen · CPT 76098
$35.40
lowest cash price
$520.00
national median
$4,471.80
highest cash price
817
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $35.40–$4,471.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($637.97) → Sep 1, 2026 ($849.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $339.30 |
| Arizona | 21 | $66.78 | $144.95 | $920.08 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $227.25 | $287.85 | $420.55 |
| California | 88 | $95.13 | $695.25 | $2,513.79 |
| Colorado | 17 | $116.10 | $894.18 | $906.40 |
| Florida | 79 | $220.40 | $1,548.25 | $4,361.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $457.47 | $565.36 | $1,834.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $273.28 | $273.28 | $1,374.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $294.03 | $477.00 | $1,184.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $251.40 | $426.50 | $2,078.35 |
| Iowa | 19 | $77.60 | $294.03 | $1,103.34 |
| Kansas | 11 | $304.13 | $304.13 | $824.20 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $71.10 | $1,066.80 | $2,078.35 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $525.72 | $525.72 | $525.72 |
| Maine | 7 | $149.10 | $292.50 | $881.35 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $42.77 | $751.34 | $1,623.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $69.26 | $69.66 | $720.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $86.08 | $348.45 | $577.60 |
| Missouri | 19 | $217.10 | $471.90 | $1,941.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $770.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $148.68 | $277.20 | $386.74 |
| Nevada | 4 | $92.73 | $381.30 | $531.96 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $802.05 | $802.05 | $802.05 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $130.41 | $176.79 | $645.71 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $457.80 | $457.80 | $457.80 |
| New York | 23 | $134.79 | $648.84 | $3,263.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $273.00 | $353.38 | $1,073.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $662.40 | $662.40 | $733.60 |
| Ohio | 65 | $140.92 | $577.85 | $2,539.55 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $209.61 | $312.95 | $697.45 |
| Oregon | 13 | $50.25 | $70.50 | $2,619.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $35.40 | $987.20 | $4,471.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $496.00 | $496.00 | $826.80 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $697.60 | $697.60 | $723.20 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $142.64 | $276.60 | $2,248.47 |
| Texas | 116 | $136.27 | $638.62 | $3,147.29 |
| Virginia | 33 | $242.00 | $610.00 | $1,598.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $197.76 | $581.60 | $2,086.70 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $197.50 | $644.50 | $1,210.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $123.75 | $375.00 | $3,905.40 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $168.00 | $181.63 | $197.63 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,059.10 | $288.09 – $1,733.69 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $1,066.80 | $503.56 – $503.56 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $1,072.80 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,073.50 | $522.28 – $532.72 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $1,081.20 | $375.84 – $375.84 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $1,089.00 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $1,089.00 | not published |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $1,096.40 | $54.89 – $1,672.33 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $1,098.17 | $42.99 – $2,122.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,103.34 | $9.10 – $797.16 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,110.60 | not published |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $1,129.80 | $13.91 – $1,600.55 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $1,129.80 | $13.91 – $838.06 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $1,129.80 | $13.91 – $842.59 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $1,129.80 | $13.91 – $841.22 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,129.80 | $12.21 – $522.74 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $1,129.80 | $13.91 – $1,600.55 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,163.85 | $20.77 – $2,670.37 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $1,184.40 | $28.12 – $161.54 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $1,193.50 | $10.62 – $3,253.74 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $1,198.50 | $10.62 – $2,654.53 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $1,210.50 | $11.32 – $2,639.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $1,211.00 | $41.92 – $847.58 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,211.40 | $41.95 – $41.95 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $1,211.40 | $26.89 – $56.03 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $1,211.40 | $10.44 – $27.93 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,211.60 | $561.10 – $572.32 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $1,222.00 | $498.00 – $498.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | $1,228.24 | $42.14 – $659.76 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $1,234.80 | $69.42 – $1,882.98 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,241.34 | $89.08 – $770.53 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $1,284.00 | $11.32 – $1,100.00 |