X-ray of both hips, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 29,709 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in North Dakota to $33 in Delaware. 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 both hips, 2 views (HCPCS code 73521) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $25.49, but hospitals typically charge $97.47 — 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 $25.49, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.10. 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 $18.49 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $33 | $129 | 97 | 1,016 | +29.7% |
| Alaska | $33 | $146 | 93 | 212 | +28.1% |
| District of Columbia | $33 | $112 | 68 | 271 | +27.8% |
| New Jersey | $32 | $143 | 752 | 3,076 | +26.6% |
| Connecticut | $32 | $136 | 340 | 1,378 | +25.3% |
| California | $31 | $106 | 2,733 | 16,673 | +21.0% |
| Rhode Island | $30 | $107 | 69 | 331 | +19.1% |
| Virginia | $30 | $122 | 905 | 4,542 | +17.8% |
| Hawaii | $30 | $114 | 90 | 955 | +16.3% |
| Nevada | $30 | $132 | 191 | 773 | +16.2% |
| Arizona | $30 | $96 | 526 | 2,741 | +16.1% |
| Utah | $29 | $78 | 291 | 1,131 | +15.0% |
| Florida | $29 | $107 | 1,723 | 8,866 | +14.4% |
| Colorado | $29 | $110 | 581 | 2,516 | +13.7% |
| South Carolina | $28 | $106 | 713 | 3,642 | +10.8% |
| New York | $27 | $105 | 1,484 | 11,866 | +7.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $27 | $33 | 123 | 516 | +6.9% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $91 | 901 | 3,098 | +5.3% |
| Georgia | $27 | $120 | 903 | 3,063 | +5.0% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $96 | 1,251 | 4,515 | +1.3% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $99 | 513 | 2,359 | -1.3% |
| Maryland | $25 | $68 | 582 | 10,544 | -1.5% |
| Indiana | $25 | $95 | 641 | 3,542 | -2.6% |
| Texas | $25 | $122 | 2,425 | 11,532 | -3.8% |
| Michigan | $24 | $95 | 757 | 3,596 | -5.6% |
| Massachusetts | $24 | $110 | 463 | 2,228 | -5.7% |
| Washington | $24 | $75 | 611 | 3,489 | -6.3% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $79 | 521 | 3,570 | -8.2% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $83 | 418 | 2,298 | -8.7% |
| Montana | $23 | $61 | 138 | 659 | -10.4% |
| Alabama | $23 | $62 | 519 | 1,796 | -10.7% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $175 | 475 | 1,801 | -11.5% |
| Wyoming | $23 | $110 | 52 | 215 | -11.5% |
| Kansas | $22 | $75 | 399 | 1,774 | -13.0% |
| Illinois | $22 | $127 | 1,139 | 7,000 | -14.6% |
| Oregon | $21 | $65 | 400 | 1,806 | -15.7% |
| Ohio | $21 | $70 | 852 | 3,822 | -15.8% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $78 | 149 | 924 | -19.8% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $65 | 557 | 2,670 | -22.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $73 | 969 | 5,581 | -22.5% |
| Nebraska | $20 | $67 | 295 | 947 | -22.6% |
| Missouri | $20 | $69 | 723 | 3,690 | -23.1% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $80 | 715 | 3,282 | -23.6% |
| Maine | $19 | $66 | 151 | 603 | -23.9% |
| Iowa | $19 | $75 | 324 | 1,493 | -25.5% |
| New Hampshire | $19 | $93 | 109 | 294 | -26.0% |
| West Virginia | $19 | $86 | 154 | 590 | -26.1% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $52 | 458 | 2,608 | -26.8% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $74 | 45 | 98 | -31.7% |
| Idaho | $17 | $103 | 185 | 803 | -34.4% |
| Vermont | $16 | $56 | 36 | 112 | -36.0% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $94 | 67 | 333 | -43.9% |
⚠️ 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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