X-ray of skull, 1-3 views
Medicare pricing data for 14,063 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $8 in West Virginia to $20 in Alaska. 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 skull, 1-3 views (HCPCS code 70250) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.64, but hospitals typically charge $66.91 — a 4.6x 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 $14.64, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.93. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $20 | $125 | 46 | 116 | +37.3% |
| California | $20 | $81 | 1,226 | 4,563 | +35.9% |
| Texas | $19 | $73 | 1,062 | 4,355 | +31.7% |
| Nevada | $18 | $100 | 126 | 353 | +21.8% |
| Arizona | $17 | $85 | 277 | 1,333 | +17.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $17 | $24 | 27 | 43 | +15.1% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $83 | 386 | 1,010 | +13.6% |
| Maryland | $16 | $50 | 297 | 2,282 | +12.4% |
| New York | $16 | $65 | 690 | 3,143 | +11.1% |
| Alabama | $16 | $53 | 188 | 335 | +10.7% |
| Florida | $16 | $80 | 981 | 3,475 | +10.6% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $44 | 334 | 1,387 | -0.4% |
| Kansas | $14 | $48 | 119 | 302 | -2.5% |
| Michigan | $14 | $64 | 454 | 1,232 | -6.1% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $53 | 169 | 373 | -6.5% |
| Colorado | $14 | $72 | 281 | 603 | -6.6% |
| Georgia | $13 | $78 | 411 | 824 | -9.1% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $63 | 172 | 384 | -11.0% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $67 | 566 | 1,456 | -11.1% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $66 | 31 | 37 | -11.3% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $77 | 227 | 531 | -12.9% |
| Mississippi | $13 | $59 | 158 | 333 | -13.3% |
| Utah | $13 | $39 | 92 | 301 | -13.9% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $57 | 257 | 713 | -16.2% |
| Virginia | $12 | $65 | 355 | 947 | -16.3% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $85 | 99 | 209 | -18.4% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $51 | 35 | 123 | -18.5% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $64 | 496 | 1,221 | -19.9% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $49 | 202 | 577 | -20.0% |
| Illinois | $11 | $90 | 526 | 1,544 | -21.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $58 | 625 | 1,914 | -22.4% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $88 | 75 | 174 | -23.4% |
| Ohio | $11 | $61 | 510 | 1,747 | -23.6% |
| Washington | $11 | $41 | 305 | 1,061 | -23.6% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $44 | 34 | 168 | -25.1% |
| Idaho | $11 | $61 | 62 | 125 | -25.1% |
| Oregon | $11 | $45 | 165 | 354 | -25.1% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $41 | 59 | 132 | -25.4% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $60 | 92 | 183 | -25.5% |
| Missouri | $11 | $49 | 329 | 1,137 | -25.8% |
| Indiana | $11 | $54 | 257 | 590 | -27.1% |
| Delaware | $11 | $51 | 52 | 165 | -27.2% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $46 | 173 | 406 | -30.7% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $104 | 274 | 632 | -30.8% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $53 | 347 | 1,048 | -31.1% |
| Iowa | $10 | $63 | 108 | 314 | -31.7% |
| Montana | $10 | $45 | 55 | 140 | -34.2% |
| Maine | $9 | $48 | 51 | 77 | -35.6% |
| Rhode Island | $9 | $49 | 57 | 418 | -38.7% |
| Vermont | $9 | $48 | 31 | 88 | -41.1% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $44 | 74 | 192 | -42.3% |
⚠️ 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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