X-ray of joints, multiple
Medicare pricing data for 2,330 providers across 47 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in New Hampshire to $52 in New Jersey. 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 joints, multiple (HCPCS code 77077) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $31.03, but hospitals typically charge $129.50 — 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 $31.03, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.21. 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 $22.82 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $52 | $137 | 9 | 79 | +66.6% |
| Rhode Island | $47 | $123 | 7 | 354 | +52.4% |
| Florida | $44 | $142 | 91 | 1,862 | +41.6% |
| Wyoming | $43 | $176 | 6 | 54 | +37.8% |
| North Dakota | $43 | $117 | 34 | 1,555 | +37.4% |
| Georgia | $42 | $153 | 26 | 380 | +36.0% |
| South Carolina | $42 | $106 | 36 | 912 | +34.4% |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $101 | 22 | 921 | +33.6% |
| Alabama | $41 | $160 | 4 | 18 | +32.1% |
| Arkansas | $41 | $141 | 5 | 91 | +31.6% |
| Colorado | $41 | $162 | 81 | 2,444 | +31.2% |
| Montana | $41 | $127 | 17 | 120 | +30.9% |
| Maine | $41 | $89 | 16 | 176 | +30.6% |
| Texas | $40 | $143 | 68 | 1,049 | +28.4% |
| Tennessee | $39 | $134 | 20 | 306 | +27.1% |
| Iowa | $39 | $115 | 34 | 337 | +26.9% |
| Nebraska | $39 | $137 | 7 | 123 | +25.4% |
| North Carolina | $38 | $118 | 105 | 2,007 | +22.7% |
| Kansas | $38 | $110 | 27 | 562 | +21.6% |
| Michigan | $36 | $106 | 54 | 572 | +15.4% |
| Connecticut | $36 | $95 | 19 | 104 | +14.7% |
| Illinois | $35 | $200 | 166 | 1,959 | +13.7% |
| Kentucky | $35 | $107 | 16 | 532 | +11.4% |
| Washington | $34 | $180 | 198 | 1,865 | +8.7% |
| Nevada | $33 | $192 | 64 | 322 | +7.9% |
| Louisiana | $33 | $99 | 56 | 228 | +7.0% |
| California | $32 | $127 | 168 | 984 | +4.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $91 | 47 | 470 | +1.6% |
| Ohio | $31 | $96 | 111 | 770 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $30 | $98 | 18 | 175 | -2.4% |
| Alaska | $30 | $172 | 29 | 70 | -3.0% |
| Indiana | $29 | $142 | 57 | 1,100 | -7.3% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $123 | 56 | 413 | -11.7% |
| Utah | $27 | $70 | 12 | 137 | -14.0% |
| Arizona | $26 | $103 | 17 | 57 | -16.0% |
| Minnesota | $25 | $91 | 159 | 724 | -20.2% |
| Missouri | $24 | $134 | 32 | 205 | -22.1% |
| Oregon | $23 | $65 | 90 | 303 | -25.5% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $78 | 26 | 297 | -30.7% |
| New York | $20 | $133 | 117 | 8,496 | -35.8% |
| Idaho | $20 | $70 | 17 | 165 | -36.5% |
| Virginia | $20 | $49 | 53 | 769 | -36.9% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $103 | 49 | 1,770 | -42.5% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $63 | 30 | 403 | -45.5% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $66 | 8 | 16 | -48.9% |
| Vermont | $16 | $103 | 14 | 302 | -49.4% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $80 | 6 | 16 | -49.8% |
⚠️ 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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