X-ray of body plane
Medicare pricing data for 104 providers across 18 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $27 in South Carolina to $101 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 body plane (HCPCS code 76100) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $94.01, but hospitals typically charge $168.13 — a 1.8x 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 $94.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.80. 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 1.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $72.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $101 | $142 | 23 | 4,139 | +7.7% |
| Washington | $91 | $279 | 15 | 568 | -3.3% |
| Nevada | $90 | $140 | 1 | 100 | -4.1% |
| Minnesota | $89 | $279 | 4 | 35 | -5.0% |
| Virginia | $89 | $130 | 1 | 80 | -5.1% |
| Colorado | $88 | $199 | 2 | 142 | -6.6% |
| Iowa | $87 | $262 | 5 | 84 | -7.2% |
| Texas | $87 | $199 | 8 | 571 | -7.4% |
| Arizona | $85 | $163 | 12 | 1,622 | -9.1% |
| Utah | $85 | $150 | 1 | 84 | -9.9% |
| Ohio | $85 | $150 | 1 | 128 | -10.0% |
| Michigan | $84 | $254 | 14 | 348 | -11.0% |
| Illinois | $83 | $115 | 2 | 98 | -11.9% |
| Idaho | $78 | $271 | 1 | 43 | -17.4% |
| New York | $28 | $97 | 4 | 11 | -70.6% |
| North Carolina | $27 | $121 | 31 | 452 | -71.5% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $132 | 12 | 19 | -71.6% |
| South Carolina | $27 | $121 | 2 | 61 | -71.8% |
⚠️ 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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