X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 52,277 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $19 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 upper arm, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS code 73060) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.55, but hospitals typically charge $60.65 — a 4.2x 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 $14.55, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.91. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $19 | $124 | 151 | 587 | +28.2% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $76 | 145 | 586 | +22.0% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $74 | 1,535 | 9,035 | +15.7% |
| California | $17 | $68 | 4,448 | 27,199 | +15.5% |
| Florida | $17 | $68 | 3,065 | 19,727 | +14.6% |
| Arizona | $16 | $75 | 931 | 5,069 | +12.4% |
| Maryland | $16 | $46 | 1,159 | 14,838 | +10.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $71 | 3,735 | 24,825 | +9.1% |
| New York | $16 | $60 | 2,649 | 21,423 | +8.7% |
| Nevada | $16 | $101 | 404 | 2,171 | +8.7% |
| Utah | $16 | $46 | 430 | 1,559 | +6.9% |
| South Carolina | $15 | $72 | 1,104 | 5,353 | +4.1% |
| Massachusetts | $15 | $58 | 1,188 | 10,654 | +3.5% |
| Georgia | $15 | $71 | 1,641 | 7,801 | +3.4% |
| Virginia | $15 | $59 | 1,477 | 8,918 | +3.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $15 | $25 | 100 | 241 | +3.1% |
| Alabama | $15 | $56 | 948 | 4,664 | +2.8% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $55 | 1,493 | 8,460 | +1.9% |
| Delaware | $15 | $61 | 153 | 1,036 | +1.3% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $58 | 588 | 3,569 | -2.0% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $52 | 799 | 4,131 | -2.7% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $54 | 777 | 4,514 | -3.4% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $48 | 225 | 1,679 | -3.7% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $56 | 2,198 | 10,195 | -4.2% |
| Oregon | $14 | $50 | 602 | 2,626 | -4.6% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $61 | 660 | 3,440 | -4.6% |
| Kansas | $14 | $48 | 580 | 3,229 | -6.1% |
| Illinois | $14 | $75 | 1,984 | 14,491 | -6.3% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $52 | 756 | 4,747 | -6.4% |
| District of Columbia | $14 | $55 | 124 | 649 | -6.7% |
| Arkansas | $13 | $43 | 654 | 3,745 | -7.3% |
| Iowa | $13 | $53 | 567 | 3,108 | -8.7% |
| Indiana | $13 | $60 | 1,184 | 6,078 | -9.3% |
| Colorado | $13 | $56 | 883 | 4,540 | -9.6% |
| Montana | $13 | $44 | 228 | 1,045 | -9.9% |
| Washington | $13 | $56 | 1,132 | 6,687 | -10.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $53 | 2,231 | 13,201 | -11.1% |
| Nebraska | $13 | $49 | 473 | 2,373 | -13.4% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $45 | 215 | 963 | -13.6% |
| Idaho | $12 | $58 | 321 | 1,427 | -15.5% |
| Michigan | $12 | $48 | 1,519 | 9,083 | -15.7% |
| Ohio | $12 | $49 | 1,689 | 11,089 | -15.8% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $54 | 272 | 1,394 | -16.5% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $78 | 268 | 1,585 | -18.3% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $99 | 1,007 | 4,905 | -18.4% |
| Missouri | $12 | $47 | 1,184 | 8,295 | -19.6% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $56 | 143 | 795 | -21.8% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $47 | 335 | 2,167 | -23.6% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $39 | 186 | 1,109 | -23.9% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $52 | 1,378 | 8,177 | -24.9% |
| Maine | $10 | $40 | 238 | 1,035 | -31.0% |
| Vermont | $9 | $49 | 79 | 540 | -40.8% |
⚠️ 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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