X-ray of chest, 3 views
Medicare pricing data for 4,658 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $13 in Maine to $39 in Delaware. 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 chest, 3 views (HCPCS code 71047) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.38, but hospitals typically charge $88.42 — a 3.6x 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 $24.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.88. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.64 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $39 | $112 | 9 | 45 | +60.2% |
| New Jersey | $36 | $107 | 188 | 468 | +46.1% |
| Arizona | $35 | $97 | 183 | 969 | +41.6% |
| Montana | $34 | $103 | 4 | 12 | +41.1% |
| California | $33 | $98 | 633 | 2,199 | +34.1% |
| New York | $31 | $204 | 322 | 1,035 | +25.5% |
| Florida | $29 | $108 | 305 | 727 | +20.3% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $81 | 11 | 28 | +15.6% |
| Nevada | $28 | $87 | 45 | 88 | +15.4% |
| Texas | $26 | $115 | 323 | 1,018 | +4.7% |
| Georgia | $24 | $107 | 125 | 428 | -0.9% |
| Arkansas | $24 | $61 | 46 | 112 | -2.7% |
| Utah | $23 | $64 | 35 | 48 | -4.3% |
| Alabama | $23 | $78 | 80 | 151 | -6.3% |
| Maryland | $22 | $58 | 136 | 2,183 | -7.8% |
| Michigan | $22 | $66 | 157 | 310 | -9.7% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $73 | 91 | 138 | -10.4% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $68 | 46 | 64 | -11.0% |
| Oregon | $21 | $58 | 37 | 78 | -13.7% |
| Colorado | $21 | $81 | 72 | 171 | -14.3% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $122 | 76 | 132 | -17.2% |
| Kansas | $20 | $50 | 41 | 110 | -19.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $20 | $22 | 16 | 42 | -19.9% |
| Massachusetts | $19 | $77 | 121 | 223 | -20.3% |
| Indiana | $19 | $66 | 46 | 84 | -23.4% |
| Connecticut | $19 | $57 | 41 | 78 | -24.1% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $73 | 29 | 59 | -24.4% |
| Virginia | $18 | $61 | 117 | 319 | -25.5% |
| Ohio | $18 | $64 | 108 | 537 | -26.1% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $67 | 73 | 189 | -26.9% |
| Idaho | $17 | $93 | 27 | 56 | -28.6% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $63 | 153 | 331 | -29.4% |
| Washington | $17 | $49 | 98 | 501 | -29.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $62 | 189 | 464 | -30.3% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $56 | 25 | 112 | -31.1% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $60 | 40 | 100 | -33.3% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $58 | 27 | 74 | -35.3% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $121 | 43 | 102 | -35.6% |
| Missouri | $16 | $66 | 67 | 201 | -35.7% |
| Illinois | $16 | $87 | 170 | 399 | -35.8% |
| Minnesota | $15 | $56 | 47 | 114 | -37.1% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $68 | 33 | 105 | -42.0% |
| Iowa | $14 | $51 | 48 | 165 | -42.2% |
| Kentucky | $13 | $40 | 42 | 300 | -45.7% |
| Wyoming | $13 | $161 | 5 | 32 | -46.8% |
| Vermont | $13 | $64 | 9 | 58 | -47.1% |
| West Virginia | $13 | $45 | 37 | 156 | -47.3% |
| Maine | $13 | $49 | 13 | 19 | -47.5% |
⚠️ 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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