X-ray of shoulder blade
Medicare pricing data for 12,473 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $24 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 shoulder blade (HCPCS code 73010) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.89, but hospitals typically charge $93.00 — a 4.9x 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 $18.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.78. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $24 | $133 | 341 | 1,178 | +24.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $23 | $25 | 14 | 36 | +24.1% |
| New York | $23 | $188 | 699 | 3,734 | +23.8% |
| California | $23 | $92 | 1,116 | 4,678 | +23.1% |
| Florida | $21 | $98 | 758 | 3,751 | +12.6% |
| Montana | $21 | $91 | 59 | 351 | +12.5% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $71 | 168 | 1,843 | +5.8% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $153 | 85 | 300 | +5.6% |
| Texas | $20 | $81 | 791 | 3,426 | +4.7% |
| Alabama | $20 | $99 | 228 | 1,959 | +4.3% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $112 | 148 | 2,583 | +3.5% |
| Delaware | $20 | $92 | 50 | 188 | +3.2% |
| Virginia | $19 | $68 | 368 | 1,364 | +2.5% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $52 | 180 | 873 | +2.2% |
| Utah | $19 | $63 | 89 | 287 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $78 | 374 | 2,134 | -2.7% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $97 | 241 | 1,110 | -3.2% |
| Georgia | $18 | $103 | 306 | 1,024 | -4.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $77 | 565 | 1,791 | -6.8% |
| Nevada | $17 | $91 | 89 | 204 | -8.6% |
| Colorado | $17 | $79 | 218 | 492 | -9.3% |
| Arizona | $17 | $75 | 204 | 404 | -10.4% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $90 | 149 | 226 | -14.7% |
| Washington | $16 | $67 | 265 | 587 | -17.9% |
| Ohio | $15 | $59 | 429 | 1,182 | -18.2% |
| New Mexico | $15 | $52 | 64 | 184 | -18.3% |
| Alaska | $15 | $118 | 24 | 30 | -19.4% |
| Wyoming | $15 | $68 | 36 | 55 | -21.5% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $67 | 96 | 239 | -25.7% |
| Maryland | $14 | $45 | 232 | 756 | -26.3% |
| Michigan | $14 | $57 | 360 | 682 | -28.2% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $62 | 64 | 98 | -29.3% |
| Illinois | $13 | $99 | 570 | 1,224 | -29.5% |
| Iowa | $13 | $59 | 147 | 228 | -30.8% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $60 | 464 | 664 | -31.4% |
| Missouri | $13 | $78 | 308 | 634 | -31.8% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $59 | 359 | 604 | -32.1% |
| Oregon | $13 | $47 | 127 | 177 | -33.5% |
| Indiana | $12 | $67 | 234 | 319 | -34.0% |
| Arkansas | $12 | $44 | 124 | 192 | -34.3% |
| Idaho | $12 | $63 | 55 | 82 | -35.3% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $51 | 135 | 213 | -37.3% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $49 | 123 | 203 | -38.0% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $43 | 48 | 70 | -38.0% |
| Kansas | $12 | $49 | 158 | 244 | -38.4% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $58 | 352 | 541 | -39.3% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $111 | 269 | 400 | -39.5% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $40 | 34 | 55 | -40.1% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $55 | 35 | 57 | -46.3% |
| Maine | $10 | $47 | 51 | 60 | -46.4% |
| District of Columbia | $9 | $37 | 16 | 19 | -50.3% |
| Vermont | $9 | $41 | 21 | 35 | -54.5% |
⚠️ 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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