X-ray of both knees while standing
Medicare pricing data for 13,481 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Vermont to $44 in Maryland. 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 knees while standing (HCPCS code 73565) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $32.68, but hospitals typically charge $99.89 — a 3.1x 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 $32.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.54. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $23.78 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $44 | $101 | 266 | 5,280 | +33.8% |
| New Jersey | $41 | $157 | 260 | 2,348 | +24.9% |
| California | $40 | $104 | 1,468 | 14,053 | +22.6% |
| Colorado | $37 | $99 | 209 | 1,240 | +11.8% |
| New Hampshire | $35 | $123 | 46 | 152 | +8.4% |
| Florida | $35 | $118 | 819 | 9,600 | +8.0% |
| Virginia | $35 | $109 | 331 | 2,990 | +7.8% |
| New York | $35 | $111 | 455 | 4,318 | +7.6% |
| Texas | $33 | $103 | 978 | 8,369 | +1.5% |
| Connecticut | $33 | $84 | 129 | 1,163 | +1.1% |
| Alabama | $32 | $138 | 224 | 2,157 | -1.5% |
| West Virginia | $32 | $100 | 93 | 1,341 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $32 | $106 | 309 | 1,650 | -1.9% |
| Tennessee | $32 | $95 | 323 | 2,826 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $32 | $102 | 275 | 1,279 | -2.8% |
| Kansas | $31 | $81 | 280 | 2,414 | -3.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $86 | 512 | 3,733 | -3.9% |
| Louisiana | $31 | $100 | 235 | 2,190 | -4.0% |
| South Carolina | $31 | $92 | 255 | 1,160 | -4.7% |
| Alaska | $30 | $169 | 61 | 265 | -8.0% |
| Nevada | $30 | $150 | 106 | 308 | -8.2% |
| Massachusetts | $30 | $85 | 356 | 2,914 | -8.4% |
| Kentucky | $30 | $88 | 166 | 804 | -9.3% |
| Washington | $29 | $83 | 397 | 1,368 | -10.6% |
| Michigan | $29 | $85 | 430 | 2,500 | -11.2% |
| Illinois | $29 | $92 | 503 | 3,522 | -12.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $30 | 37 | 204 | -13.2% |
| Oregon | $28 | $76 | 234 | 1,020 | -13.6% |
| Utah | $28 | $68 | 102 | 233 | -14.7% |
| Arkansas | $27 | $98 | 180 | 1,239 | -16.4% |
| Indiana | $27 | $106 | 235 | 1,550 | -16.8% |
| North Carolina | $27 | $77 | 384 | 1,448 | -18.3% |
| South Dakota | $26 | $65 | 65 | 406 | -19.4% |
| Ohio | $26 | $68 | 444 | 3,170 | -20.0% |
| Delaware | $26 | $85 | 52 | 3,177 | -21.1% |
| Oklahoma | $26 | $73 | 269 | 1,145 | -22.0% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $101 | 78 | 619 | -25.1% |
| Wisconsin | $24 | $154 | 389 | 993 | -26.7% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $92 | 324 | 1,118 | -27.2% |
| Missouri | $23 | $101 | 298 | 1,319 | -28.9% |
| Nebraska | $23 | $64 | 157 | 420 | -29.2% |
| Idaho | $23 | $85 | 79 | 164 | -29.4% |
| Rhode Island | $23 | $74 | 56 | 726 | -30.3% |
| Maine | $21 | $55 | 45 | 281 | -35.8% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $97 | 152 | 1,492 | -37.7% |
| North Dakota | $20 | $65 | 86 | 620 | -39.0% |
| Hawaii | $19 | $57 | 31 | 45 | -40.5% |
| Iowa | $18 | $66 | 132 | 311 | -43.7% |
| Montana | $17 | $54 | 70 | 304 | -48.0% |
| Wyoming | $16 | $65 | 24 | 40 | -50.2% |
| District of Columbia | $16 | $48 | 27 | 114 | -51.4% |
| Vermont | $11 | $50 | 27 | 74 | -66.5% |
⚠️ 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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