X-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views
Medicare pricing data for 2,047 providers across 35 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Nevada to $29 in Oklahoma. 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 part of lower jaw, 1-4 views (HCPCS code 70100) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.34, but hospitals typically charge $64.33 — a 3.0x 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 $21.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.27. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $29 | $78 | 33 | 309 | +36.2% |
| New York | $25 | $48 | 86 | 292 | +18.1% |
| Arizona | $25 | $62 | 41 | 260 | +17.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $66 | 78 | 152 | +16.5% |
| California | $24 | $65 | 269 | 997 | +14.1% |
| Alabama | $24 | $60 | 42 | 47 | +12.7% |
| Maryland | $23 | $58 | 43 | 260 | +7.8% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $47 | 37 | 1,441 | +5.9% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $68 | 25 | 652 | +5.3% |
| Texas | $22 | $69 | 187 | 8,413 | +2.0% |
| Kansas | $21 | $41 | 22 | 33 | -1.1% |
| Ohio | $21 | $65 | 51 | 1,355 | -2.1% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $59 | 26 | 28 | -2.6% |
| Florida | $21 | $82 | 125 | 235 | -3.2% |
| Kentucky | $20 | $64 | 17 | 41 | -6.6% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $60 | 34 | 68 | -6.9% |
| Virginia | $19 | $54 | 33 | 49 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $19 | $64 | 26 | 27 | -11.9% |
| Iowa | $19 | $70 | 24 | 26 | -12.2% |
| Indiana | $19 | $62 | 63 | 2,503 | -12.5% |
| Colorado | $18 | $59 | 41 | 48 | -13.4% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $50 | 47 | 78 | -15.1% |
| Missouri | $17 | $28 | 42 | 233 | -19.5% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $37 | 31 | 74 | -21.8% |
| Illinois | $17 | $91 | 94 | 152 | -22.4% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $100 | 33 | 42 | -23.5% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $53 | 40 | 69 | -23.9% |
| Georgia | $16 | $61 | 34 | 38 | -25.6% |
| Washington | $15 | $45 | 41 | 65 | -30.2% |
| Oregon | $15 | $43 | 26 | 34 | -30.7% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $48 | 70 | 121 | -31.9% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $60 | 54 | 67 | -32.8% |
| Michigan | $11 | $35 | 68 | 89 | -49.1% |
| New Hampshire | $9 | $72 | 10 | 13 | -58.7% |
| Nevada | $9 | $65 | 18 | 22 | -59.4% |
⚠️ 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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