X-ray during radiation therapy
Medicare pricing data for 1,014 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $89.27 but Medicare allows only $13.91. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 during radiation therapy (HCPCS code 77417) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.91, but hospitals typically charge $89.27 — a 6.4x 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 $13.91, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.78. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $16 | $84 | 87 | 1,740 | +14.7% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $74 | 23 | 483 | +13.3% |
| California | $16 | $69 | 145 | 3,656 | +13.2% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $149 | 8 | 86 | +11.9% |
| Maryland | $15 | $45 | 32 | 1,100 | +9.4% |
| Connecticut | $15 | $66 | 6 | 157 | +8.3% |
| Delaware | $15 | $355 | 4 | 24 | +6.8% |
| Alaska | $15 | $150 | 2 | 87 | +6.8% |
| Massachusetts | $15 | $90 | 12 | 436 | +4.7% |
| Virginia | $14 | $154 | 18 | 643 | +2.9% |
| Colorado | $14 | $101 | 12 | 223 | +2.7% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $42 | 9 | 61 | +2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $81 | 1 | 44 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $14 | $67 | 27 | 699 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $14 | $112 | 21 | 504 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $60 | 15 | 257 | -1.5% |
| Oregon | $14 | $93 | 18 | 238 | -1.9% |
| Illinois | $13 | $168 | 26 | 975 | -3.1% |
| Michigan | $13 | $115 | 26 | 653 | -3.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $42 | 11 | 79 | -4.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $70 | 82 | 1,431 | -5.1% |
| Arizona | $13 | $56 | 41 | 659 | -5.1% |
| Texas | $13 | $108 | 106 | 3,388 | -6.0% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $58 | 8 | 265 | -6.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $74 | 39 | 1,044 | -7.1% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $60 | 4 | 40 | -7.5% |
| Indiana | $13 | $135 | 11 | 275 | -7.8% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $79 | 14 | 244 | -7.9% |
| Utah | $13 | $61 | 7 | 174 | -8.9% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $62 | 2 | 32 | -9.3% |
| Ohio | $13 | $148 | 28 | 528 | -9.8% |
| Nebraska | $13 | $36 | 5 | 167 | -10.1% |
| Kansas | $12 | $48 | 8 | 207 | -10.9% |
| Iowa | $12 | $63 | 6 | 52 | -11.6% |
| Missouri | $12 | $334 | 7 | 135 | -11.8% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $127 | 18 | 317 | -12.1% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $70 | 12 | 285 | -12.2% |
| Georgia | $12 | $59 | 22 | 330 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $84 | 17 | 345 | -13.0% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $36 | 8 | 58 | -13.1% |
| Alabama | $12 | $55 | 31 | 525 | -13.8% |
| Idaho | $12 | $88 | 8 | 66 | -14.1% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $48 | 4 | 267 | -16.3% |
| Arkansas | $12 | $119 | 12 | 238 | -16.5% |
⚠️ 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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