X-ray of eye for detection of foreign body
Medicare pricing data for 6,152 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $8 in Oklahoma to $33 in Connecticut. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
X-ray of eye for detection of foreign body (HCPCS code 70030) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.89, but hospitals typically charge $74.67 — a 4.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $16.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.38. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $33 | $84 | 121 | 198 | +92.6% |
| New Mexico | $32 | $143 | 9 | 28 | +91.7% |
| Delaware | $32 | $86 | 11 | 33 | +87.3% |
| Hawaii | $28 | $184 | 6 | 16 | +62.8% |
| Maryland | $26 | $60 | 96 | 484 | +53.0% |
| California | $25 | $90 | 346 | 707 | +50.1% |
| New Hampshire | $25 | $173 | 102 | 239 | +47.6% |
| Louisiana | $25 | $86 | 39 | 110 | +46.6% |
| Florida | $25 | $80 | 168 | 358 | +45.8% |
| Alabama | $25 | $96 | 6 | 26 | +45.2% |
| Wyoming | $23 | $90 | 28 | 65 | +35.5% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $69 | 171 | 394 | +35.1% |
| Washington | $22 | $82 | 123 | 318 | +31.2% |
| Kentucky | $20 | $64 | 61 | 152 | +20.8% |
| Kansas | $20 | $52 | 119 | 324 | +20.5% |
| Arizona | $20 | $153 | 71 | 166 | +20.4% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $59 | 38 | 93 | +15.6% |
| New York | $19 | $58 | 263 | 642 | +11.6% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $52 | 24 | 48 | +11.0% |
| Illinois | $19 | $139 | 414 | 1,140 | +10.1% |
| Colorado | $19 | $65 | 175 | 399 | +9.7% |
| Virginia | $17 | $84 | 281 | 880 | +1.1% |
| Indiana | $17 | $84 | 98 | 171 | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $70 | 394 | 1,094 | -2.1% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $60 | 183 | 382 | -6.4% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $72 | 49 | 92 | -8.3% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $148 | 299 | 603 | -9.2% |
| Iowa | $15 | $66 | 197 | 616 | -12.0% |
| Ohio | $15 | $58 | 171 | 344 | -12.6% |
| Michigan | $15 | $63 | 311 | 790 | -13.3% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $49 | 43 | 92 | -15.7% |
| Georgia | $14 | $84 | 65 | 146 | -16.9% |
| Oregon | $14 | $56 | 40 | 64 | -17.9% |
| Nevada | $13 | $36 | 22 | 118 | -22.4% |
| Missouri | $13 | $56 | 128 | 255 | -23.3% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $57 | 210 | 406 | -24.5% |
| Texas | $12 | $68 | 157 | 361 | -27.6% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $57 | 67 | 124 | -30.9% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $45 | 69 | 203 | -32.3% |
| Maine | $11 | $38 | 76 | 202 | -33.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $43 | 597 | 2,099 | -34.7% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $45 | 34 | 68 | -35.8% |
| Vermont | $9 | $56 | 32 | 167 | -46.6% |
| Montana | $9 | $31 | 15 | 33 | -48.3% |
| Utah | $9 | $37 | 22 | 36 | -48.9% |
| Idaho | $9 | $36 | 27 | 53 | -49.4% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $47 | 39 | 127 | -49.9% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $34 | 46 | 77 | -50.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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