X-ray of elbow, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 38,789 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $20 in Rhode Island. 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 elbow, 2 views (HCPCS code 73070) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.36, but hospitals typically charge $62.11 — a 3.8x 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 $16.36, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.27. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $20 | $68 | 130 | 606 | +21.9% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $83 | 1,007 | 4,587 | +21.0% |
| Delaware | $20 | $87 | 152 | 1,267 | +20.8% |
| Florida | $19 | $69 | 2,478 | 15,145 | +16.1% |
| Connecticut | $19 | $71 | 497 | 2,158 | +16.0% |
| District of Columbia | $18 | $63 | 87 | 353 | +12.0% |
| Nevada | $18 | $84 | 286 | 1,250 | +11.7% |
| California | $18 | $68 | 3,063 | 14,463 | +10.8% |
| Arizona | $18 | $73 | 681 | 3,141 | +10.2% |
| Alabama | $18 | $63 | 873 | 4,038 | +10.1% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $62 | 593 | 3,878 | +9.5% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $77 | 100 | 294 | +7.2% |
| Utah | $18 | $50 | 244 | 756 | +7.1% |
| New York | $17 | $64 | 1,716 | 10,227 | +6.2% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $62 | 1,611 | 6,843 | +5.9% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $54 | 592 | 2,835 | +5.4% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $67 | 762 | 3,834 | +4.9% |
| Virginia | $17 | $74 | 981 | 5,124 | +4.6% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $93 | 170 | 639 | +4.3% |
| Georgia | $17 | $80 | 1,299 | 5,344 | +4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $63 | 639 | 3,140 | +3.3% |
| Alaska | $17 | $103 | 96 | 255 | +2.3% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $64 | 612 | 3,871 | +1.4% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $59 | 1,307 | 7,550 | -0.6% |
| Texas | $16 | $64 | 3,215 | 17,878 | -1.0% |
| Colorado | $16 | $64 | 627 | 2,647 | -1.1% |
| Maryland | $16 | $44 | 782 | 11,389 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $16 | $57 | 1,105 | 4,612 | -3.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $22 | 109 | 320 | -3.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $55 | 1,549 | 7,263 | -4.4% |
| Oklahoma | $15 | $53 | 690 | 3,744 | -6.0% |
| Illinois | $15 | $80 | 1,200 | 6,508 | -6.8% |
| Indiana | $15 | $64 | 860 | 4,019 | -7.2% |
| Kansas | $15 | $50 | 467 | 1,960 | -7.3% |
| Iowa | $14 | $58 | 376 | 2,143 | -11.6% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $55 | 358 | 1,522 | -12.3% |
| Oregon | $14 | $47 | 497 | 1,731 | -12.5% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $58 | 169 | 618 | -15.0% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $41 | 728 | 4,443 | -15.5% |
| Montana | $14 | $47 | 148 | 680 | -16.2% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $103 | 724 | 2,411 | -16.3% |
| Ohio | $14 | $48 | 1,275 | 7,258 | -16.4% |
| Idaho | $14 | $55 | 215 | 780 | -16.8% |
| Washington | $13 | $45 | 856 | 3,944 | -18.7% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $58 | 1,062 | 4,213 | -20.2% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $55 | 198 | 888 | -20.5% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $39 | 132 | 684 | -24.9% |
| Missouri | $12 | $47 | 944 | 5,511 | -25.1% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $48 | 152 | 488 | -27.8% |
| Maine | $12 | $37 | 184 | 653 | -27.9% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $59 | 102 | 358 | -36.1% |
| Vermont | $9 | $44 | 54 | 261 | -43.6% |
⚠️ 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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