X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 51,682 providers across 52 states
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, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS code 71101) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.92, but hospitals typically charge $86.14 — a 4.1x 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 $20.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.18. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $28 | $90 | 2,560 | 14,622 | +34.5% |
| New Jersey | $28 | $101 | 1,467 | 6,422 | +31.8% |
| California | $27 | $99 | 4,351 | 22,376 | +28.0% |
| Maryland | $27 | $77 | 1,140 | 8,086 | +27.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $24 | $66 | 46 | 66 | +16.6% |
| Arizona | $24 | $101 | 745 | 3,897 | +14.3% |
| Rhode Island | $24 | $80 | 167 | 1,314 | +13.5% |
| Florida | $23 | $95 | 2,876 | 16,037 | +11.2% |
| Alaska | $23 | $114 | 138 | 585 | +11.1% |
| District of Columbia | $23 | $86 | 125 | 484 | +10.8% |
| Wyoming | $22 | $97 | 143 | 559 | +7.4% |
| Utah | $22 | $56 | 482 | 1,920 | +5.1% |
| Virginia | $22 | $83 | 1,658 | 9,602 | +4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $74 | 1,278 | 9,482 | +2.7% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $79 | 676 | 3,010 | +1.7% |
| Colorado | $21 | $88 | 939 | 4,561 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $21 | $76 | 2,245 | 12,139 | -1.4% |
| Alabama | $21 | $69 | 865 | 3,663 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $77 | 677 | 2,927 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $20 | $100 | 3,265 | 13,980 | -3.1% |
| Washington | $20 | $104 | 1,300 | 6,931 | -3.1% |
| Delaware | $20 | $77 | 173 | 1,314 | -3.4% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $75 | 1,414 | 6,601 | -4.6% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $72 | 187 | 815 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $20 | $86 | 1,706 | 7,126 | -5.3% |
| Nevada | $20 | $158 | 438 | 2,145 | -5.8% |
| Kansas | $20 | $63 | 648 | 3,433 | -6.5% |
| Oklahoma | $19 | $75 | 720 | 2,833 | -7.1% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $163 | 1,099 | 6,160 | -9.3% |
| South Carolina | $19 | $106 | 1,098 | 6,123 | -9.9% |
| New Hampshire | $19 | $99 | 359 | 2,123 | -10.6% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $71 | 593 | 3,161 | -10.7% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $79 | 2,375 | 10,699 | -10.7% |
| Oregon | $19 | $68 | 658 | 3,629 | -11.3% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $63 | 822 | 4,098 | -11.3% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $53 | 594 | 2,480 | -12.8% |
| Iowa | $18 | $68 | 542 | 2,931 | -13.0% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $75 | 1,598 | 8,860 | -14.2% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $65 | 505 | 2,869 | -14.7% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $71 | 152 | 1,299 | -15.3% |
| Montana | $18 | $61 | 254 | 1,244 | -15.6% |
| Indiana | $18 | $70 | 1,071 | 5,549 | -16.2% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $73 | 256 | 1,328 | -16.3% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $73 | 376 | 1,860 | -17.5% |
| Illinois | $17 | $103 | 1,748 | 14,338 | -18.0% |
| Vermont | $17 | $80 | 90 | 540 | -18.8% |
| Michigan | $17 | $63 | 1,440 | 8,266 | -20.5% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $56 | 249 | 1,352 | -21.4% |
| Ohio | $16 | $73 | 1,611 | 8,999 | -23.0% |
| Idaho | $16 | $80 | 336 | 1,570 | -24.2% |
| Missouri | $16 | $65 | 1,105 | 5,706 | -24.8% |
| Maine | $15 | $58 | 279 | 1,393 | -26.8% |
⚠️ 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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