X-ray of ribs on both sides of body, 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 11,068 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in Wyoming to $37 in Arizona. 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 both sides of body, 3 views (HCPCS code 71110) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $26.05, but hospitals typically charge $94.40 — 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 $26.05, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.21. 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 $18.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37 | $124 | 188 | 783 | +42.1% |
| New Jersey | $37 | $117 | 414 | 930 | +41.6% |
| Nevada | $34 | $121 | 64 | 108 | +29.9% |
| California | $33 | $120 | 1,061 | 1,987 | +26.3% |
| Delaware | $32 | $91 | 34 | 86 | +24.4% |
| Florida | $32 | $107 | 753 | 1,540 | +21.8% |
| District of Columbia | $31 | $115 | 20 | 29 | +19.0% |
| Alaska | $29 | $156 | 26 | 41 | +9.9% |
| New York | $28 | $98 | 764 | 2,224 | +9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $87 | 48 | 86 | +9.1% |
| Texas | $27 | $110 | 955 | 2,019 | +5.1% |
| Maryland | $27 | $71 | 229 | 1,212 | +3.5% |
| New Mexico | $27 | $107 | 43 | 79 | +3.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $26 | $36 | 53 | 109 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $26 | $84 | 273 | 505 | -0.5% |
| Kansas | $26 | $69 | 125 | 235 | -1.0% |
| Utah | $25 | $72 | 75 | 93 | -2.3% |
| Alabama | $25 | $82 | 223 | 375 | -2.7% |
| Connecticut | $25 | $85 | 138 | 220 | -3.7% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $151 | 38 | 69 | -5.0% |
| Colorado | $24 | $101 | 164 | 242 | -8.4% |
| North Carolina | $23 | $88 | 373 | 529 | -10.2% |
| Tennessee | $23 | $71 | 255 | 595 | -11.1% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $66 | 152 | 287 | -11.4% |
| Illinois | $23 | $107 | 498 | 1,065 | -12.7% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $103 | 128 | 186 | -15.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $106 | 416 | 702 | -16.1% |
| Georgia | $21 | $97 | 294 | 486 | -18.5% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $93 | 237 | 353 | -19.6% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $79 | 235 | 438 | -20.0% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $68 | 161 | 226 | -20.5% |
| Washington | $21 | $72 | 232 | 413 | -20.6% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $74 | 216 | 349 | -20.7% |
| Montana | $20 | $62 | 24 | 28 | -21.3% |
| Oregon | $20 | $66 | 105 | 144 | -21.7% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $141 | 132 | 186 | -24.9% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $88 | 203 | 302 | -25.5% |
| New Hampshire | $19 | $90 | 42 | 61 | -26.7% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $46 | 143 | 366 | -26.9% |
| Iowa | $19 | $71 | 125 | 211 | -27.3% |
| Michigan | $19 | $66 | 330 | 526 | -28.5% |
| Idaho | $19 | $118 | 40 | 49 | -28.9% |
| Ohio | $18 | $78 | 342 | 643 | -29.8% |
| Missouri | $18 | $58 | 259 | 583 | -30.4% |
| Indiana | $18 | $75 | 172 | 287 | -31.1% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $49 | 33 | 39 | -31.8% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $63 | 64 | 84 | -33.0% |
| Maine | $16 | $55 | 35 | 37 | -36.7% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $67 | 74 | 119 | -40.0% |
| Vermont | $14 | $79 | 11 | 13 | -47.6% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $86 | 8 | 11 | -47.7% |
⚠️ 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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