X-ray for bone length assessment
Medicare pricing data for 7,059 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $13 in Vermont to $45 in District of Columbia. 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 for bone length assessment (HCPCS code 77073) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $30.49, but hospitals typically charge $137.25 — a 4.5x 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 $30.49, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.10. 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $45 | $176 | 15 | 105 | +48.3% |
| Alaska | $44 | $216 | 24 | 79 | +43.3% |
| Washington | $42 | $109 | 217 | 1,991 | +37.1% |
| Wyoming | $41 | $155 | 34 | 370 | +33.6% |
| New Jersey | $40 | $173 | 192 | 635 | +31.7% |
| Georgia | $40 | $163 | 134 | 1,883 | +29.7% |
| Minnesota | $39 | $211 | 276 | 3,164 | +26.6% |
| Arizona | $37 | $150 | 164 | 1,621 | +21.4% |
| Maryland | $37 | $111 | 188 | 1,788 | +21.3% |
| Tennessee | $36 | $115 | 145 | 2,461 | +19.5% |
| Indiana | $36 | $171 | 140 | 1,097 | +18.3% |
| Kentucky | $36 | $96 | 24 | 504 | +17.8% |
| South Carolina | $35 | $134 | 94 | 1,254 | +15.1% |
| Texas | $35 | $125 | 369 | 2,694 | +14.7% |
| Alabama | $35 | $93 | 58 | 1,054 | +14.1% |
| Mississippi | $35 | $134 | 24 | 242 | +13.7% |
| Florida | $35 | $178 | 322 | 3,283 | +13.3% |
| Colorado | $34 | $107 | 180 | 2,051 | +13.1% |
| Delaware | $33 | $171 | 25 | 130 | +8.9% |
| Kansas | $33 | $80 | 89 | 1,656 | +7.2% |
| Illinois | $33 | $181 | 447 | 6,011 | +7.0% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $116 | 209 | 2,911 | +5.6% |
| Connecticut | $32 | $133 | 93 | 543 | +4.0% |
| Virginia | $31 | $122 | 178 | 1,698 | +2.9% |
| Utah | $30 | $81 | 40 | 211 | -0.3% |
| California | $30 | $200 | 794 | 11,730 | -3.1% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $93 | 20 | 101 | -7.0% |
| Iowa | $26 | $135 | 54 | 333 | -14.7% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $95 | 181 | 1,740 | -16.2% |
| West Virginia | $25 | $87 | 43 | 141 | -16.5% |
| Oregon | $24 | $74 | 121 | 1,209 | -20.4% |
| Ohio | $24 | $81 | 287 | 3,204 | -20.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $83 | 360 | 2,499 | -23.1% |
| Missouri | $23 | $81 | 129 | 889 | -23.8% |
| Michigan | $23 | $61 | 246 | 1,908 | -26.2% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $98 | 31 | 83 | -27.0% |
| New York | $22 | $112 | 384 | 5,550 | -27.5% |
| Montana | $22 | $59 | 34 | 289 | -28.2% |
| Nevada | $21 | $97 | 36 | 189 | -31.5% |
| North Dakota | $19 | $94 | 20 | 60 | -36.3% |
| Oklahoma | $19 | $92 | 55 | 220 | -36.4% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $157 | 188 | 1,007 | -37.0% |
| Idaho | $19 | $92 | 40 | 197 | -39.1% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $121 | 38 | 200 | -40.0% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $115 | 32 | 406 | -40.9% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $66 | 97 | 406 | -41.9% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $59 | 49 | 378 | -49.8% |
| New Mexico | $15 | $129 | 30 | 106 | -51.2% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $37 | 33 | 309 | -55.8% |
| Maine | $13 | $50 | 44 | 229 | -57.5% |
| Vermont | $13 | $102 | 17 | 322 | -57.8% |
⚠️ 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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