X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
Medicare pricing data for 54,178 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $20 in New Jersey. 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 pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS code 72170) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.99, but hospitals typically charge $67.97 — a 4.9x 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 $13.99, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.80. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.49 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $20 | $128 | 1,611 | 20,207 | +40.5% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $77 | 252 | 3,571 | +24.7% |
| Florida | $17 | $76 | 3,480 | 56,026 | +17.9% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $75 | 736 | 10,075 | +16.2% |
| Virginia | $16 | $68 | 1,407 | 20,620 | +15.5% |
| Alabama | $16 | $62 | 974 | 10,797 | +12.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $15 | $27 | 143 | 645 | +10.4% |
| Maryland | $15 | $51 | 1,105 | 18,541 | +10.2% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $70 | 1,509 | 18,442 | +9.1% |
| California | $15 | $69 | 4,702 | 66,945 | +7.9% |
| Alaska | $15 | $92 | 142 | 1,111 | +6.7% |
| Wyoming | $15 | $78 | 141 | 1,069 | +5.6% |
| New York | $15 | $69 | 2,808 | 52,133 | +4.4% |
| Connecticut | $15 | $66 | 756 | 10,903 | +4.2% |
| Georgia | $14 | $82 | 1,629 | 21,481 | +2.9% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $51 | 701 | 9,704 | +2.1% |
| Illinois | $14 | $82 | 2,095 | 34,370 | +1.9% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $65 | 982 | 14,067 | +1.9% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $55 | 806 | 6,795 | +1.0% |
| Iowa | $14 | $60 | 593 | 7,937 | +0.1% |
| District of Columbia | $14 | $55 | 133 | 1,651 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $56 | 2,267 | 26,636 | -1.7% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $95 | 310 | 3,992 | -3.3% |
| Texas | $13 | $81 | 3,755 | 54,080 | -4.8% |
| Nevada | $13 | $96 | 420 | 4,022 | -4.9% |
| Arizona | $13 | $78 | 915 | 10,621 | -5.4% |
| Oregon | $13 | $52 | 683 | 6,505 | -5.5% |
| Colorado | $13 | $62 | 997 | 12,529 | -5.8% |
| Delaware | $13 | $60 | 171 | 3,727 | -6.2% |
| Kansas | $13 | $53 | 599 | 7,568 | -6.4% |
| Indiana | $13 | $69 | 1,135 | 12,415 | -7.4% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $58 | 2,258 | 26,812 | -9.4% |
| Mississippi | $13 | $59 | 535 | 7,375 | -10.0% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $57 | 693 | 9,253 | -10.2% |
| Utah | $12 | $43 | 449 | 3,870 | -10.9% |
| Washington | $12 | $61 | 1,193 | 13,888 | -11.0% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $50 | 545 | 5,711 | -11.4% |
| Michigan | $12 | $50 | 1,580 | 24,213 | -11.7% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $52 | 220 | 1,998 | -12.2% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $50 | 1,207 | 19,349 | -13.6% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $52 | 268 | 3,690 | -18.5% |
| Missouri | $11 | $55 | 1,233 | 18,135 | -19.2% |
| Ohio | $11 | $53 | 1,880 | 24,501 | -19.5% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $104 | 1,152 | 13,048 | -20.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $54 | 1,512 | 16,396 | -23.1% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $50 | 268 | 4,071 | -24.5% |
| Idaho | $10 | $60 | 282 | 2,495 | -26.3% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $48 | 206 | 1,833 | -26.5% |
| Montana | $10 | $36 | 216 | 2,332 | -27.7% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $49 | 146 | 1,628 | -28.2% |
| Maine | $10 | $39 | 231 | 2,188 | -29.7% |
| Vermont | $9 | $50 | 95 | 1,227 | -37.0% |
⚠️ 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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