X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 53,462 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $23 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 thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS code 73552) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.21, but hospitals typically charge $64.29 — 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 $15.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.04. 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 $11.41 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $23 | $97 | 254 | 3,060 | +48.2% |
| Alaska | $19 | $110 | 150 | 932 | +21.8% |
| Delaware | $18 | $71 | 153 | 2,025 | +18.5% |
| California | $18 | $68 | 4,622 | 46,202 | +18.2% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $77 | 138 | 855 | +17.4% |
| Arizona | $18 | $84 | 959 | 8,615 | +16.9% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $71 | 1,585 | 15,197 | +14.1% |
| Florida | $17 | $77 | 3,270 | 34,911 | +12.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $17 | $34 | 79 | 249 | +11.6% |
| Virginia | $17 | $79 | 1,460 | 16,083 | +9.9% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $78 | 1,077 | 9,074 | +9.2% |
| Nevada | $16 | $113 | 421 | 3,363 | +8.2% |
| Maryland | $16 | $48 | 1,175 | 19,866 | +7.6% |
| Utah | $16 | $46 | 410 | 2,533 | +5.6% |
| New York | $16 | $61 | 2,675 | 35,400 | +3.6% |
| Texas | $16 | $76 | 3,716 | 38,598 | +3.2% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $60 | 1,485 | 14,130 | +2.2% |
| Alabama | $16 | $50 | 932 | 8,050 | +2.0% |
| Georgia | $15 | $72 | 1,677 | 13,442 | +1.4% |
| District of Columbia | $15 | $58 | 135 | 1,212 | +0.8% |
| Louisiana | $15 | $61 | 786 | 7,146 | -1.2% |
| Illinois | $15 | $78 | 2,105 | 23,711 | -1.6% |
| Oklahoma | $15 | $55 | 705 | 6,654 | -2.0% |
| Colorado | $15 | $62 | 957 | 7,981 | -2.4% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $53 | 595 | 6,000 | -2.6% |
| Connecticut | $15 | $67 | 728 | 6,157 | -3.6% |
| Montana | $15 | $48 | 251 | 1,574 | -4.2% |
| Indiana | $14 | $61 | 1,171 | 9,728 | -4.9% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $59 | 2,349 | 19,018 | -5.6% |
| Washington | $14 | $48 | 1,154 | 10,157 | -5.7% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $54 | 733 | 6,427 | -6.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $52 | 652 | 4,216 | -6.5% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $42 | 603 | 5,539 | -7.0% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $54 | 1,180 | 14,338 | -8.2% |
| Kansas | $14 | $47 | 572 | 5,140 | -8.3% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $54 | 213 | 1,842 | -9.3% |
| Iowa | $14 | $56 | 615 | 5,426 | -10.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $58 | 2,249 | 23,143 | -10.8% |
| Ohio | $13 | $55 | 1,770 | 18,630 | -13.6% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $44 | 219 | 1,608 | -16.0% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $86 | 290 | 2,854 | -16.2% |
| Michigan | $13 | $51 | 1,600 | 15,877 | -16.4% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $58 | 272 | 2,138 | -17.1% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $95 | 1,068 | 8,228 | -17.4% |
| Missouri | $12 | $49 | 1,227 | 13,659 | -18.1% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $47 | 436 | 3,867 | -18.4% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $56 | 1,500 | 14,461 | -21.3% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $53 | 143 | 1,471 | -27.4% |
| Idaho | $11 | $63 | 301 | 2,312 | -27.4% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $45 | 284 | 3,158 | -31.0% |
| Maine | $10 | $40 | 224 | 1,487 | -33.7% |
| Vermont | $9 | $46 | 90 | 1,020 | -38.9% |
⚠️ 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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