X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 61,095 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $10 in Vermont to $23 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 elbow, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS code 73080) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.71, but hospitals typically charge $74.87 — 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 $17.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.54. 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 $13.00 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $23 | $98 | 1,888 | 12,384 | +29.0% |
| Alaska | $22 | $136 | 187 | 896 | +23.8% |
| Florida | $21 | $85 | 3,676 | 29,431 | +17.1% |
| California | $21 | $81 | 5,389 | 38,857 | +16.7% |
| Maryland | $20 | $64 | 1,352 | 10,706 | +15.6% |
| Nevada | $20 | $145 | 547 | 3,373 | +14.0% |
| Arizona | $20 | $87 | 1,151 | 8,358 | +13.7% |
| New York | $20 | $82 | 3,257 | 28,003 | +13.6% |
| Wyoming | $19 | $85 | 183 | 1,018 | +8.4% |
| Georgia | $19 | $87 | 1,855 | 10,822 | +7.2% |
| Virginia | $18 | $71 | 1,804 | 13,092 | +3.3% |
| Delaware | $18 | $75 | 154 | 1,373 | +3.0% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $70 | 1,439 | 8,923 | +2.4% |
| Utah | $18 | $51 | 643 | 2,587 | +1.6% |
| Texas | $18 | $80 | 3,867 | 24,350 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $83 | 1,251 | 7,595 | 0.0% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $73 | 784 | 4,651 | -0.5% |
| District of Columbia | $17 | $72 | 150 | 1,059 | -1.6% |
| Illinois | $17 | $88 | 2,323 | 21,346 | -2.3% |
| Colorado | $17 | $69 | 1,176 | 7,691 | -3.8% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $67 | 848 | 5,539 | -3.9% |
| Montana | $17 | $57 | 276 | 1,685 | -4.0% |
| Washington | $17 | $65 | 1,430 | 8,768 | -4.5% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $61 | 508 | 3,198 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $17 | $64 | 964 | 5,296 | -6.0% |
| Indiana | $17 | $75 | 1,307 | 7,394 | -6.3% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $59 | 259 | 2,211 | -6.3% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $65 | 2,627 | 14,030 | -6.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $70 | 2,647 | 17,596 | -7.5% |
| Kansas | $16 | $61 | 776 | 4,637 | -7.6% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $62 | 1,473 | 14,232 | -8.1% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $60 | 555 | 3,118 | -8.9% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $53 | 303 | 1,692 | -11.0% |
| Oregon | $16 | $55 | 731 | 3,612 | -11.5% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $70 | 513 | 3,148 | -13.9% |
| Oklahoma | $15 | $61 | 819 | 4,875 | -13.9% |
| Hawaii | $15 | $55 | 226 | 1,340 | -13.9% |
| Kentucky | $15 | $57 | 831 | 4,716 | -14.2% |
| Michigan | $15 | $52 | 1,852 | 11,334 | -17.4% |
| Iowa | $14 | $59 | 703 | 3,908 | -18.5% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $63 | 319 | 2,342 | -18.8% |
| Missouri | $14 | $64 | 1,393 | 9,004 | -19.3% |
| Ohio | $14 | $59 | 1,984 | 12,500 | -19.5% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $89 | 370 | 2,497 | -20.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $38 | 44 | 94 | -20.5% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $115 | 1,214 | 7,542 | -22.0% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $60 | 1,665 | 10,549 | -25.6% |
| Idaho | $13 | $64 | 420 | 2,030 | -27.7% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $57 | 149 | 1,065 | -29.0% |
| Maine | $12 | $43 | 289 | 1,472 | -33.8% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $51 | 379 | 2,411 | -37.7% |
| Vermont | $10 | $55 | 93 | 765 | -45.5% |
⚠️ 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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