X-ray of face bones, 1-2 views
Medicare pricing data for 1,225 providers across 39 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Indiana to $32 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 face bones, 1-2 views (HCPCS code 70140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.83, but hospitals typically charge $68.23 — a 2.7x 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 $24.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.97. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.60 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $32 | $73 | 167 | 682 | +28.7% |
| Nevada | $30 | $68 | 14 | 74 | +21.6% |
| Arizona | $30 | $55 | 29 | 578 | +21.4% |
| Utah | $29 | $62 | 11 | 52 | +18.6% |
| New York | $29 | $96 | 105 | 859 | +15.1% |
| Colorado | $27 | $106 | 15 | 29 | +10.6% |
| Texas | $27 | $92 | 135 | 720 | +9.2% |
| Rhode Island | $27 | $74 | 7 | 14 | +7.9% |
| Alabama | $26 | $55 | 21 | 46 | +6.2% |
| Florida | $26 | $79 | 82 | 499 | +5.2% |
| Michigan | $24 | $64 | 33 | 73 | -4.3% |
| Virginia | $23 | $54 | 26 | 63 | -5.8% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $81 | 20 | 29 | -6.5% |
| Oregon | $23 | $70 | 18 | 25 | -7.7% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $61 | 19 | 98 | -8.3% |
| Illinois | $22 | $94 | 35 | 81 | -12.9% |
| Ohio | $21 | $48 | 14 | 172 | -13.6% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $64 | 12 | 27 | -14.7% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $74 | 16 | 17 | -15.7% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $52 | 18 | 35 | -15.9% |
| Iowa | $21 | $75 | 13 | 20 | -16.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $63 | 35 | 102 | -20.1% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $62 | 19 | 21 | -22.3% |
| Kansas | $19 | $44 | 14 | 28 | -22.7% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $41 | 33 | 101 | -23.0% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $94 | 17 | 23 | -24.1% |
| Georgia | $19 | $73 | 24 | 44 | -25.2% |
| Maryland | $19 | $46 | 23 | 561 | -25.4% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $34 | 32 | 121 | -29.2% |
| Missouri | $17 | $39 | 60 | 241 | -31.3% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $49 | 6 | 18 | -34.3% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $42 | 22 | 109 | -36.6% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $30 | 32 | 154 | -39.7% |
| Washington | $13 | $41 | 17 | 89 | -49.5% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $29 | 3 | 31 | -56.3% |
| Delaware | $10 | $64 | 10 | 11 | -61.2% |
| Nebraska | $9 | $38 | 15 | 17 | -62.0% |
| West Virginia | $9 | $39 | 8 | 15 | -62.0% |
| Indiana | $9 | $33 | 14 | 15 | -63.8% |
⚠️ 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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