X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views
Medicare pricing data for 19,878 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $17 in West Virginia to $48 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 both hips, minimum of 5 views (HCPCS code 73523) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $31.46, but hospitals typically charge $126.78 — a 4.0x 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 $31.46, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.29. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.88 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $48 | $278 | 53 | 179 | +53.9% |
| Arizona | $46 | $196 | 368 | 3,526 | +45.0% |
| Wyoming | $42 | $94 | 46 | 134 | +32.8% |
| New Jersey | $40 | $141 | 791 | 4,204 | +26.7% |
| Utah | $40 | $140 | 73 | 229 | +26.5% |
| Florida | $39 | $159 | 1,412 | 9,458 | +22.4% |
| California | $38 | $145 | 1,513 | 7,850 | +20.6% |
| District of Columbia | $38 | $160 | 50 | 185 | +19.8% |
| Oklahoma | $37 | $96 | 189 | 1,218 | +18.7% |
| Nebraska | $37 | $120 | 252 | 1,020 | +17.0% |
| New York | $36 | $125 | 1,190 | 10,466 | +14.4% |
| Colorado | $35 | $137 | 374 | 1,283 | +11.7% |
| Minnesota | $35 | $177 | 705 | 3,036 | +9.7% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $145 | 132 | 826 | +6.7% |
| Maryland | $33 | $94 | 360 | 2,257 | +5.9% |
| Tennessee | $33 | $132 | 481 | 1,993 | +5.0% |
| Texas | $33 | $117 | 1,190 | 5,286 | +3.9% |
| Rhode Island | $32 | $112 | 116 | 485 | +2.3% |
| Kansas | $32 | $104 | 195 | 1,010 | +1.2% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $123 | 571 | 2,475 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $31 | $80 | 270 | 1,021 | -1.1% |
| Indiana | $31 | $150 | 346 | 1,424 | -3.1% |
| South Carolina | $30 | $127 | 258 | 1,226 | -3.2% |
| Hawaii | $30 | $123 | 53 | 154 | -3.6% |
| Virginia | $30 | $121 | 428 | 2,508 | -4.1% |
| Washington | $30 | $104 | 277 | 934 | -4.2% |
| Connecticut | $30 | $103 | 288 | 917 | -6.1% |
| South Dakota | $29 | $85 | 89 | 349 | -6.3% |
| Oregon | $29 | $109 | 146 | 353 | -6.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $121 | 1,138 | 5,918 | -7.9% |
| Illinois | $28 | $138 | 1,113 | 7,025 | -9.7% |
| Louisiana | $28 | $103 | 182 | 551 | -9.9% |
| Iowa | $27 | $103 | 139 | 489 | -14.1% |
| Idaho | $27 | $147 | 67 | 146 | -15.6% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $93 | 706 | 4,819 | -15.7% |
| Georgia | $25 | $118 | 352 | 1,326 | -19.0% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $186 | 558 | 2,252 | -21.6% |
| Nevada | $24 | $116 | 138 | 629 | -22.5% |
| North Dakota | $24 | $92 | 66 | 370 | -25.1% |
| New Hampshire | $23 | $158 | 152 | 1,057 | -26.0% |
| Michigan | $23 | $86 | 819 | 5,122 | -26.1% |
| Montana | $23 | $82 | 41 | 94 | -26.5% |
| Delaware | $23 | $74 | 65 | 713 | -27.2% |
| Arkansas | $22 | $51 | 87 | 1,025 | -29.4% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $197 | 100 | 387 | -30.5% |
| Ohio | $22 | $111 | 854 | 6,000 | -31.5% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $89 | 238 | 1,044 | -31.8% |
| Missouri | $20 | $85 | 530 | 2,727 | -35.4% |
| Vermont | $19 | $82 | 32 | 188 | -40.7% |
| Maine | $18 | $76 | 93 | 385 | -43.5% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $72 | 169 | 1,062 | -46.5% |
⚠️ 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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