X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth
Medicare pricing data for 3,572 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 6.8x markup — hospitals charge $96.36 but Medicare allows only $14.21. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Iowa to $21 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 lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth (HCPCS code 70355) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.21, but hospitals typically charge $96.36 — a 6.8x 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 $14.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.84. 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 6.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $21 | $154 | 2 | 12 | +49.5% |
| Hawaii | $19 | $168 | 4 | 12 | +34.3% |
| Maryland | $18 | $172 | 32 | 389 | +25.9% |
| New York | $18 | $106 | 121 | 1,157 | +23.9% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $121 | 91 | 844 | +20.3% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $41 | 2 | 11 | +13.7% |
| Arizona | $16 | $54 | 72 | 1,333 | +12.2% |
| Washington | $16 | $78 | 43 | 278 | +9.9% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $125 | 179 | 1,106 | +9.6% |
| Florida | $16 | $78 | 242 | 1,856 | +9.2% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $120 | 7 | 530 | +8.6% |
| Georgia | $15 | $101 | 84 | 414 | +8.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $105 | 247 | 2,431 | +8.0% |
| California | $15 | $107 | 262 | 2,855 | +5.1% |
| Massachusetts | $15 | $98 | 150 | 1,386 | +3.2% |
| South Carolina | $15 | $110 | 28 | 223 | +2.3% |
| Illinois | $14 | $105 | 207 | 1,336 | +1.8% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $71 | 50 | 224 | +1.0% |
| Colorado | $14 | $94 | 15 | 131 | -0.1% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $92 | 35 | 109 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $14 | $107 | 40 | 420 | -0.5% |
| Idaho | $14 | $82 | 6 | 181 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $14 | $98 | 131 | 691 | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $67 | 102 | 488 | -2.2% |
| Michigan | $13 | $94 | 170 | 948 | -6.0% |
| Utah | $13 | $39 | 7 | 115 | -6.8% |
| Alabama | $13 | $70 | 50 | 407 | -7.2% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $64 | 23 | 100 | -9.8% |
| Texas | $13 | $131 | 238 | 3,005 | -10.6% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $69 | 34 | 108 | -12.9% |
| Indiana | $12 | $70 | 69 | 140 | -16.9% |
| Ohio | $12 | $70 | 106 | 830 | -17.0% |
| Kansas | $11 | $60 | 27 | 212 | -19.7% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $65 | 44 | 383 | -20.1% |
| Maine | $11 | $35 | 47 | 109 | -21.4% |
| Oregon | $11 | $64 | 16 | 124 | -23.0% |
| District of Columbia | $11 | $34 | 4 | 61 | -24.1% |
| Delaware | $11 | $74 | 18 | 108 | -25.5% |
| Missouri | $10 | $60 | 112 | 553 | -26.7% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $90 | 107 | 262 | -27.7% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $58 | 97 | 578 | -28.1% |
| Rhode Island | $10 | $42 | 25 | 58 | -29.6% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $73 | 37 | 297 | -30.5% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $36 | 20 | 57 | -32.2% |
| Wyoming | $10 | $12 | 5 | 14 | -32.3% |
| New Hampshire | $9 | $50 | 21 | 150 | -33.2% |
| Oklahoma | $9 | $36 | 26 | 132 | -33.4% |
| South Dakota | $9 | $35 | 26 | 47 | -34.0% |
| Iowa | $9 | $92 | 52 | 203 | -34.8% |
⚠️ 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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