X-ray of ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 views
Medicare pricing data for 14,941 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $18 in West Virginia to $39 in Puerto Rico. 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 ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS code 71111) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $26.90, but hospitals typically charge $106.43 — a 4.0x 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 $26.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.38. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.44 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $39 | $48 | 62 | 142 | +44.1% |
| Arizona | $37 | $146 | 239 | 582 | +37.2% |
| New York | $35 | $102 | 775 | 2,063 | +30.3% |
| California | $34 | $129 | 1,309 | 2,656 | +27.9% |
| Maryland | $34 | $94 | 384 | 1,120 | +27.7% |
| New Jersey | $33 | $133 | 446 | 949 | +21.7% |
| Florida | $31 | $124 | 1,023 | 2,074 | +14.1% |
| Alabama | $30 | $107 | 257 | 583 | +9.8% |
| Nevada | $29 | $180 | 165 | 293 | +7.0% |
| Virginia | $29 | $97 | 478 | 926 | +6.2% |
| Alaska | $28 | $170 | 26 | 46 | +5.8% |
| District of Columbia | $28 | $104 | 53 | 88 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $88 | 63 | 164 | +4.9% |
| Texas | $28 | $124 | 925 | 1,629 | +3.7% |
| Wyoming | $28 | $172 | 37 | 59 | +2.5% |
| Connecticut | $26 | $98 | 143 | 233 | -1.6% |
| New Mexico | $26 | $105 | 81 | 125 | -1.9% |
| Washington | $26 | $128 | 317 | 549 | -2.8% |
| Colorado | $26 | $111 | 261 | 435 | -2.8% |
| Louisiana | $26 | $96 | 146 | 310 | -4.5% |
| Delaware | $25 | $88 | 56 | 140 | -7.1% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $107 | 603 | 981 | -7.1% |
| Oregon | $25 | $94 | 159 | 243 | -8.8% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $95 | 346 | 761 | -9.6% |
| Hawaii | $24 | $84 | 59 | 102 | -11.2% |
| Utah | $23 | $69 | 75 | 102 | -12.9% |
| Massachusetts | $23 | $82 | 385 | 747 | -13.3% |
| Idaho | $23 | $134 | 59 | 102 | -14.2% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $88 | 185 | 410 | -14.2% |
| South Carolina | $23 | $115 | 233 | 418 | -14.4% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $184 | 275 | 420 | -14.7% |
| New Hampshire | $23 | $129 | 94 | 181 | -14.7% |
| Kentucky | $23 | $81 | 227 | 446 | -14.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $92 | 744 | 1,488 | -15.5% |
| Oklahoma | $23 | $72 | 181 | 359 | -15.7% |
| Georgia | $23 | $103 | 430 | 787 | -15.8% |
| Vermont | $23 | $104 | 26 | 43 | -16.3% |
| Kansas | $22 | $76 | 174 | 294 | -17.6% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $96 | 362 | 615 | -17.7% |
| Iowa | $22 | $84 | 134 | 189 | -19.0% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $78 | 124 | 195 | -19.7% |
| Illinois | $22 | $128 | 656 | 1,485 | -19.7% |
| Ohio | $21 | $82 | 491 | 1,214 | -21.9% |
| Indiana | $21 | $83 | 328 | 546 | -22.9% |
| North Dakota | $21 | $87 | 40 | 57 | -23.2% |
| Montana | $21 | $70 | 55 | 87 | -23.3% |
| Arkansas | $20 | $62 | 138 | 302 | -24.0% |
| Maine | $20 | $81 | 76 | 104 | -25.1% |
| Missouri | $20 | $77 | 340 | 681 | -25.7% |
| Michigan | $20 | $76 | 496 | 1,033 | -26.5% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $57 | 61 | 85 | -28.5% |
| West Virginia | $18 | $84 | 130 | 277 | -33.5% |
⚠️ 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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