X-ray of nose bones, minimum of 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 4,309 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $8 in Puerto Rico to $37 in New Jersey. 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 nose bones, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS code 70160) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $27.57, but hospitals typically charge $85.35 — a 3.1x 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 $27.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.51. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $37 | $110 | 170 | 237 | +35.1% |
| California | $36 | $109 | 397 | 693 | +31.3% |
| Arizona | $34 | $113 | 56 | 70 | +22.2% |
| Rhode Island | $33 | $87 | 32 | 50 | +19.8% |
| New York | $32 | $91 | 367 | 783 | +15.3% |
| Florida | $30 | $93 | 221 | 324 | +10.3% |
| Virginia | $30 | $85 | 141 | 199 | +8.7% |
| Colorado | $29 | $91 | 59 | 69 | +6.9% |
| Maryland | $28 | $75 | 190 | 489 | +2.4% |
| Alabama | $28 | $73 | 59 | 66 | +1.8% |
| Texas | $28 | $96 | 264 | 351 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $78 | 111 | 170 | -2.1% |
| Hawaii | $27 | $77 | 10 | 19 | -2.6% |
| Oregon | $26 | $73 | 39 | 48 | -5.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $72 | 243 | 359 | -6.3% |
| Tennessee | $26 | $62 | 100 | 155 | -6.7% |
| Utah | $26 | $59 | 27 | 36 | -6.8% |
| Wisconsin | $26 | $148 | 61 | 83 | -6.8% |
| Louisiana | $26 | $74 | 79 | 123 | -7.3% |
| Michigan | $25 | $54 | 103 | 148 | -9.9% |
| West Virginia | $25 | $66 | 23 | 24 | -10.6% |
| Nebraska | $24 | $70 | 38 | 44 | -11.8% |
| North Dakota | $24 | $87 | 13 | 18 | -13.1% |
| Connecticut | $24 | $67 | 46 | 68 | -13.2% |
| Nevada | $24 | $184 | 29 | 39 | -13.2% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $75 | 18 | 20 | -14.0% |
| South Carolina | $24 | $86 | 99 | 117 | -14.3% |
| Iowa | $24 | $70 | 63 | 83 | -14.7% |
| Delaware | $23 | $79 | 24 | 48 | -15.2% |
| Kansas | $23 | $58 | 47 | 67 | -15.3% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $67 | 40 | 46 | -15.5% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $60 | 55 | 90 | -15.9% |
| Washington | $23 | $83 | 100 | 136 | -18.2% |
| Indiana | $22 | $88 | 71 | 83 | -19.3% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $65 | 157 | 202 | -19.6% |
| Illinois | $22 | $114 | 199 | 333 | -19.6% |
| Montana | $22 | $69 | 13 | 13 | -20.2% |
| Arkansas | $22 | $50 | 58 | 84 | -20.5% |
| Idaho | $22 | $78 | 16 | 18 | -20.8% |
| Georgia | $22 | $72 | 92 | 105 | -21.5% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $97 | 27 | 34 | -21.9% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $88 | 63 | 88 | -23.8% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $56 | 66 | 80 | -24.0% |
| Ohio | $20 | $59 | 84 | 180 | -28.1% |
| Missouri | $18 | $49 | 78 | 159 | -33.7% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $37 | 19 | 22 | -43.3% |
| Maine | $8 | $37 | 19 | 21 | -70.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $8 | $15 | 8 | 11 | -70.5% |
⚠️ 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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