X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest
Medicare pricing data for 22,355 providers across 52 states
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 series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest (HCPCS code 74022) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.95, but hospitals typically charge $83.25 — a 4.4x 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 $18.95, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.79. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.00 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $24 | $75 | 124 | 295 | +27.1% |
| Maryland | $24 | $78 | 503 | 2,784 | +27.1% |
| California | $23 | $98 | 1,788 | 5,587 | +23.4% |
| Alaska | $23 | $120 | 61 | 206 | +21.8% |
| Arizona | $23 | $104 | 286 | 877 | +19.8% |
| Virginia | $23 | $86 | 831 | 3,577 | +19.2% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $105 | 723 | 4,858 | +16.7% |
| New York | $22 | $70 | 614 | 2,826 | +16.0% |
| Alabama | $21 | $70 | 530 | 3,989 | +12.7% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $79 | 64 | 230 | +11.8% |
| Nevada | $21 | $129 | 183 | 686 | +11.2% |
| Delaware | $21 | $70 | 57 | 441 | +10.8% |
| Florida | $20 | $94 | 1,199 | 4,693 | +6.5% |
| District of Columbia | $20 | $73 | 62 | 220 | +3.4% |
| Hawaii | $19 | $72 | 85 | 284 | +1.3% |
| Georgia | $19 | $96 | 798 | 3,334 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $86 | 1,189 | 5,843 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $19 | $66 | 288 | 1,493 | -0.8% |
| Washington | $19 | $92 | 610 | 2,214 | -1.3% |
| Oregon | $19 | $77 | 280 | 745 | -1.3% |
| Wyoming | $19 | $144 | 29 | 117 | -1.4% |
| Colorado | $19 | $90 | 394 | 1,208 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $72 | 281 | 1,633 | -2.4% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $98 | 504 | 3,183 | -2.6% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $83 | 337 | 1,575 | -2.6% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $78 | 120 | 344 | -2.7% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $80 | 126 | 422 | -2.8% |
| Texas | $18 | $100 | 1,356 | 5,338 | -2.8% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $144 | 416 | 1,153 | -3.0% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $88 | 544 | 2,500 | -3.3% |
| Montana | $18 | $62 | 104 | 314 | -4.6% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $72 | 208 | 1,056 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $77 | 333 | 2,189 | -6.5% |
| Mississippi | $18 | $77 | 222 | 1,190 | -6.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $73 | 1,260 | 6,824 | -6.8% |
| Illinois | $18 | $100 | 784 | 3,180 | -7.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $71 | 300 | 1,353 | -8.1% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $53 | 440 | 4,120 | -8.6% |
| Vermont | $17 | $88 | 61 | 255 | -9.4% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $69 | 73 | 216 | -9.7% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $56 | 50 | 132 | -10.8% |
| Michigan | $17 | $64 | 908 | 7,818 | -12.4% |
| Indiana | $17 | $78 | 465 | 2,103 | -12.5% |
| Missouri | $16 | $69 | 589 | 3,132 | -13.6% |
| Ohio | $16 | $91 | 869 | 3,750 | -14.0% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $110 | 118 | 431 | -14.9% |
| Iowa | $16 | $64 | 233 | 1,407 | -15.0% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $74 | 465 | 1,919 | -15.6% |
| Maine | $16 | $69 | 140 | 568 | -15.7% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $74 | 194 | 2,355 | -16.6% |
| Idaho | $16 | $101 | 115 | 368 | -17.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $15 | $43 | 12 | 21 | -18.4% |
⚠️ 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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