X-ray of lower jaw, minimum of 4 views
Medicare pricing data for 2,318 providers across 45 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $12 in Maine to $44 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 lower jaw, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS code 70110) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $36.24, but hospitals typically charge $86.65 — a 2.4x 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 $36.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.25. 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 2.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $26.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $44 | $84 | 274 | 1,667 | +22.7% |
| New Jersey | $42 | $121 | 80 | 107 | +15.1% |
| Idaho | $39 | $50 | 12 | 1,059 | +8.4% |
| Nevada | $38 | $144 | 21 | 48 | +5.4% |
| New York | $38 | $95 | 120 | 267 | +3.8% |
| Washington | $37 | $89 | 78 | 180 | +0.9% |
| Maryland | $36 | $80 | 82 | 223 | -1.4% |
| Utah | $35 | $87 | 17 | 22 | -2.6% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $101 | 16 | 19 | -5.5% |
| Arizona | $34 | $133 | 55 | 74 | -6.9% |
| Texas | $33 | $109 | 163 | 251 | -7.9% |
| Florida | $33 | $124 | 145 | 210 | -7.9% |
| Delaware | $33 | $119 | 14 | 25 | -8.6% |
| Alabama | $32 | $88 | 24 | 30 | -10.9% |
| Rhode Island | $32 | $96 | 15 | 24 | -11.4% |
| New Mexico | $32 | $85 | 16 | 37 | -12.4% |
| Massachusetts | $32 | $89 | 48 | 58 | -12.7% |
| Colorado | $31 | $87 | 24 | 30 | -13.6% |
| Louisiana | $31 | $110 | 32 | 37 | -15.1% |
| Virginia | $31 | $100 | 74 | 103 | -15.3% |
| Hawaii | $29 | $93 | 11 | 14 | -19.0% |
| Oregon | $29 | $94 | 22 | 28 | -19.2% |
| Michigan | $29 | $72 | 52 | 91 | -21.2% |
| Connecticut | $28 | $82 | 22 | 24 | -22.4% |
| Mississippi | $28 | $89 | 19 | 20 | -22.8% |
| Iowa | $28 | $89 | 21 | 23 | -23.0% |
| Nebraska | $28 | $93 | 17 | 20 | -23.3% |
| Georgia | $28 | $98 | 46 | 50 | -23.7% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $198 | 53 | 65 | -24.7% |
| Illinois | $27 | $171 | 76 | 115 | -25.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $92 | 128 | 177 | -28.6% |
| Kansas | $26 | $66 | 32 | 34 | -28.7% |
| South Carolina | $26 | $129 | 47 | 55 | -28.9% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $95 | 73 | 84 | -29.7% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $76 | 44 | 83 | -29.9% |
| Arkansas | $25 | $73 | 21 | 26 | -32.2% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $92 | 38 | 55 | -33.0% |
| Indiana | $24 | $97 | 37 | 51 | -33.3% |
| Ohio | $23 | $75 | 68 | 119 | -37.6% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $65 | 25 | 30 | -38.3% |
| West Virginia | $22 | $89 | 16 | 16 | -39.7% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $60 | 35 | 45 | -40.7% |
| Missouri | $20 | $59 | 52 | 80 | -45.4% |
| Montana | $12 | $38 | 10 | 12 | -67.5% |
| Maine | $12 | $43 | 11 | 13 | -67.8% |
⚠️ 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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