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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $375.00 | not published |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $378.60 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $378.60 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $378.60 | not published |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $378.75 | $310.00 – $1,404.26 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $379.80 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $380.25 | $28.03 – $719.83 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $381.30 | $20.14 – $1,860.00 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $383.40 | not published |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $383.68 | $20.77 – $1,952.35 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $386.10 | $16.04 – $1,386.95 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $386.74 | $51.91 – $589.62 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $387.00 | $585.55 – $597.26 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $387.54 | $10.38 – $3,294.09 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $390.00 | $52.50 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $390.00 | $68.74 – $1,097.39 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $390.00 | $72.19 – $1,097.39 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $391.80 | $23.39 – $1,680.09 |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $392.40 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $392.40 | not published |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $393.00 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $397.98 | $8.27 – $99.62 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $397.98 | $52.32 – $1,200.52 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $397.98 | $52.32 – $1,202.33 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $397.98 | $53.77 – $1,194.19 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $397.98 | $104.34 – $558.25 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $399.80 | $10.12 – $752.68 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $400.00 | $10.62 – $2,228.19 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $400.50 | $75.63 – $685.66 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $400.50 | $75.63 – $685.66 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $400.95 | $1.17 – $1,208.78 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $402.75 | $578.11 – $1,156.23 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $403.44 | $44.70 – $1,262.80 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $406.56 | $8.64 – $1,984.95 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $406.70 | $9.09 – $1,950.40 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $408.60 | not published |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $409.71 | $497.77 – $1,393.76 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $410.80 | $521.74 – $542.61 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $414.00 | not published |