X-ray of face bones, minimum of 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 8,625 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $18 in West Virginia to $47 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 of face bones, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS code 70150) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.76, but hospitals typically charge $86.95 — a 2.9x 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 $29.76, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.95. 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 2.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.60 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $47 | $132 | 9 | 13 | +56.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $43 | $68 | 11 | 13 | +44.8% |
| Idaho | $42 | $70 | 31 | 1,083 | +40.5% |
| California | $41 | $92 | 820 | 2,744 | +39.0% |
| New Jersey | $36 | $106 | 250 | 396 | +19.9% |
| New York | $35 | $81 | 384 | 1,072 | +16.9% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $126 | 14 | 21 | +14.9% |
| Arizona | $34 | $124 | 141 | 239 | +14.5% |
| Maryland | $33 | $84 | 259 | 858 | +10.6% |
| Nevada | $33 | $134 | 68 | 125 | +10.5% |
| Washington | $31 | $77 | 163 | 322 | +4.1% |
| Montana | $30 | $99 | 16 | 21 | +1.7% |
| Florida | $30 | $93 | 465 | 839 | +0.7% |
| Virginia | $30 | $99 | 342 | 591 | +0.5% |
| Delaware | $29 | $98 | 35 | 56 | -2.9% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $88 | 32 | 47 | -4.4% |
| Texas | $28 | $100 | 656 | 1,137 | -5.6% |
| Alabama | $26 | $74 | 188 | 257 | -11.4% |
| New Mexico | $26 | $90 | 61 | 110 | -12.2% |
| Georgia | $25 | $105 | 268 | 377 | -14.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $81 | 357 | 618 | -16.2% |
| Colorado | $25 | $88 | 109 | 142 | -16.3% |
| South Carolina | $24 | $109 | 184 | 242 | -18.9% |
| Massachusetts | $24 | $79 | 216 | 303 | -19.9% |
| Utah | $24 | $61 | 39 | 47 | -20.6% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $71 | 254 | 446 | -20.6% |
| North Carolina | $24 | $88 | 310 | 416 | -20.7% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $67 | 133 | 229 | -21.1% |
| Alaska | $23 | $99 | 9 | 12 | -21.1% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $171 | 122 | 153 | -21.2% |
| Connecticut | $23 | $81 | 81 | 99 | -23.5% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $76 | 180 | 291 | -23.7% |
| Iowa | $23 | $72 | 93 | 117 | -23.9% |
| South Dakota | $23 | $65 | 16 | 18 | -24.3% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $76 | 130 | 181 | -25.4% |
| Oregon | $22 | $74 | 65 | 82 | -25.5% |
| Kansas | $22 | $66 | 95 | 135 | -25.7% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $89 | 47 | 63 | -26.3% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $67 | 144 | 217 | -27.0% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $69 | 86 | 104 | -28.0% |
| Arkansas | $21 | $56 | 118 | 194 | -28.2% |
| Illinois | $21 | $114 | 409 | 752 | -29.2% |
| North Dakota | $21 | $91 | 22 | 27 | -29.4% |
| Ohio | $21 | $70 | 272 | 607 | -29.4% |
| Michigan | $21 | $62 | 226 | 375 | -30.9% |
| Indiana | $20 | $82 | 153 | 204 | -33.5% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $75 | 28 | 55 | -33.8% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $83 | 158 | 203 | -33.9% |
| Missouri | $18 | $60 | 218 | 374 | -38.5% |
| West Virginia | $18 | $70 | 66 | 84 | -40.2% |
⚠️ 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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