X-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 36,093 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $13 in Maine to $30 in New Jersey. 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 ribs on side of body, 2 views (HCPCS code 71100) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.68, but hospitals typically charge $75.07 — a 3.6x 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 $20.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.14. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.83 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $30 | $95 | 1,065 | 4,738 | +43.1% |
| District of Columbia | $28 | $91 | 83 | 228 | +37.6% |
| Alaska | $26 | $141 | 100 | 281 | +26.5% |
| California | $26 | $92 | 2,872 | 10,650 | +25.0% |
| Arizona | $25 | $111 | 574 | 2,258 | +23.2% |
| New York | $25 | $87 | 1,789 | 10,372 | +21.5% |
| Delaware | $25 | $74 | 99 | 448 | +18.6% |
| Florida | $24 | $86 | 1,966 | 8,495 | +16.6% |
| Maryland | $23 | $61 | 686 | 6,995 | +12.4% |
| Nevada | $23 | $95 | 164 | 500 | +10.9% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $73 | 156 | 707 | +7.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $30 | 48 | 74 | +6.6% |
| Texas | $22 | $87 | 2,790 | 11,296 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $22 | $72 | 1,065 | 3,594 | +4.5% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $87 | 132 | 356 | +4.2% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $70 | 479 | 1,376 | +3.3% |
| Alabama | $21 | $63 | 774 | 2,474 | +1.1% |
| Hawaii | $21 | $64 | 122 | 495 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $20 | $77 | 528 | 1,458 | -1.4% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $70 | 1,708 | 5,074 | -5.5% |
| Illinois | $20 | $85 | 1,462 | 6,872 | -5.6% |
| Wyoming | $19 | $107 | 80 | 205 | -6.5% |
| Georgia | $19 | $86 | 1,132 | 3,124 | -6.6% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $68 | 475 | 1,689 | -8.1% |
| Washington | $19 | $74 | 866 | 2,962 | -8.9% |
| Tennessee | $19 | $62 | 1,174 | 4,658 | -9.4% |
| Utah | $19 | $50 | 287 | 662 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $86 | 814 | 2,566 | -11.8% |
| Kansas | $18 | $51 | 478 | 1,865 | -12.2% |
| Michigan | $18 | $58 | 1,004 | 3,187 | -12.5% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $48 | 623 | 2,615 | -14.0% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $60 | 709 | 3,498 | -16.3% |
| Iowa | $17 | $62 | 546 | 2,552 | -16.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $68 | 1,148 | 3,736 | -16.7% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $120 | 713 | 2,116 | -18.6% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $82 | 189 | 448 | -18.9% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $63 | 692 | 3,017 | -19.1% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $55 | 484 | 1,360 | -19.2% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $54 | 418 | 1,246 | -19.8% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $75 | 751 | 1,960 | -20.3% |
| Oregon | $16 | $56 | 394 | 1,063 | -20.4% |
| Missouri | $16 | $52 | 1,042 | 5,052 | -21.2% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $56 | 695 | 2,700 | -22.7% |
| Indiana | $16 | $66 | 673 | 1,998 | -23.6% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $43 | 151 | 407 | -23.6% |
| Ohio | $15 | $59 | 1,052 | 4,369 | -25.7% |
| Montana | $15 | $50 | 113 | 324 | -26.7% |
| Idaho | $15 | $74 | 181 | 439 | -27.1% |
| North Dakota | $15 | $69 | 94 | 268 | -29.5% |
| Vermont | $14 | $65 | 58 | 177 | -33.2% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $57 | 224 | 687 | -35.5% |
| Maine | $13 | $57 | 136 | 279 | -35.9% |
⚠️ 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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