X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
Medicare pricing data for 34,430 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in Vermont to $44 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 both hips, 3-4 views (HCPCS code 73522) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $33.08, but hospitals typically charge $123.05 — a 3.7x 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 $33.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.62. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $23.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $44 | $157 | 1,025 | 5,570 | +33.1% |
| Arizona | $42 | $150 | 623 | 3,981 | +25.7% |
| Maryland | $41 | $109 | 773 | 7,042 | +23.8% |
| California | $39 | $131 | 3,017 | 17,875 | +19.4% |
| Florida | $39 | $159 | 2,115 | 13,512 | +18.4% |
| Delaware | $39 | $107 | 71 | 573 | +16.9% |
| Nevada | $38 | $155 | 326 | 1,689 | +13.7% |
| New Hampshire | $37 | $190 | 227 | 1,423 | +13.0% |
| Colorado | $37 | $126 | 673 | 3,445 | +11.2% |
| Alaska | $37 | $194 | 102 | 379 | +10.6% |
| Texas | $35 | $130 | 2,187 | 11,224 | +6.2% |
| Wyoming | $35 | $149 | 77 | 294 | +5.7% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $114 | 430 | 2,731 | +2.6% |
| Rhode Island | $33 | $113 | 144 | 905 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $33 | $123 | 507 | 2,502 | +0.1% |
| New York | $33 | $129 | 1,713 | 16,079 | -0.5% |
| Georgia | $33 | $135 | 1,142 | 5,087 | -0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $32 | $39 | 51 | 158 | -2.1% |
| Tennessee | $32 | $101 | 978 | 5,991 | -2.3% |
| Kansas | $32 | $97 | 433 | 1,596 | -3.1% |
| Virginia | $32 | $180 | 1,030 | 5,612 | -3.5% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $107 | 1,604 | 7,090 | -4.0% |
| Illinois | $31 | $132 | 1,293 | 6,866 | -4.9% |
| Minnesota | $31 | $134 | 876 | 3,170 | -5.4% |
| Arkansas | $31 | $89 | 336 | 1,936 | -6.0% |
| Washington | $31 | $112 | 985 | 5,469 | -6.6% |
| South Carolina | $31 | $113 | 680 | 3,002 | -7.2% |
| Iowa | $30 | $106 | 442 | 2,280 | -7.8% |
| Utah | $30 | $84 | 280 | 996 | -10.0% |
| Oregon | $29 | $102 | 559 | 2,482 | -12.1% |
| Mississippi | $29 | $158 | 275 | 1,529 | -12.2% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $92 | 447 | 1,746 | -12.2% |
| District of Columbia | $29 | $87 | 103 | 786 | -12.8% |
| Alabama | $28 | $90 | 506 | 2,189 | -15.0% |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $208 | 718 | 2,692 | -15.1% |
| Massachusetts | $28 | $101 | 774 | 4,655 | -15.2% |
| Ohio | $28 | $82 | 1,145 | 5,722 | -15.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $100 | 1,376 | 6,191 | -15.7% |
| New Mexico | $28 | $133 | 148 | 964 | -16.8% |
| South Dakota | $27 | $90 | 208 | 959 | -17.8% |
| Kentucky | $27 | $92 | 385 | 1,635 | -19.5% |
| Nebraska | $26 | $94 | 214 | 837 | -20.0% |
| Indiana | $26 | $102 | 722 | 3,919 | -21.7% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $74 | 139 | 1,407 | -23.6% |
| Missouri | $25 | $93 | 735 | 3,554 | -24.0% |
| Michigan | $25 | $89 | 875 | 3,524 | -24.6% |
| Idaho | $24 | $102 | 231 | 1,033 | -26.9% |
| Montana | $24 | $84 | 142 | 677 | -28.9% |
| North Dakota | $23 | $76 | 90 | 469 | -30.7% |
| Maine | $19 | $71 | 164 | 522 | -42.2% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $70 | 241 | 2,136 | -51.0% |
| Vermont | $16 | $88 | 62 | 383 | -52.4% |
⚠️ 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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