X-ray of forearm, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 45,505 providers across 52 states
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 forearm, 2 views (HCPCS code 73090) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.59, but hospitals typically charge $53.44 — a 4.2x 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 $12.59, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.52. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $16 | $58 | 4,039 | 22,789 | +28.8% |
| Alaska | $16 | $95 | 132 | 457 | +25.2% |
| New York | $15 | $54 | 2,386 | 15,817 | +15.9% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $60 | 1,319 | 5,952 | +11.9% |
| Maryland | $14 | $41 | 1,054 | 11,705 | +11.8% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $64 | 118 | 366 | +10.1% |
| Nevada | $14 | $90 | 353 | 1,503 | +8.8% |
| Arizona | $14 | $75 | 795 | 3,524 | +7.9% |
| Kansas | $14 | $44 | 495 | 2,311 | +7.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $58 | 2,680 | 13,725 | +5.3% |
| Utah | $13 | $36 | 348 | 966 | +0.9% |
| Virginia | $13 | $51 | 1,261 | 6,154 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $12 | $46 | 884 | 3,742 | -1.0% |
| Texas | $12 | $63 | 3,192 | 17,886 | -1.6% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $51 | 675 | 3,262 | -3.9% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $51 | 1,899 | 7,661 | -4.2% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $54 | 585 | 2,241 | -4.2% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $43 | 120 | 539 | -4.7% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $47 | 702 | 3,642 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $12 | $57 | 1,462 | 5,606 | -5.2% |
| Illinois | $12 | $69 | 1,741 | 9,906 | -5.4% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $49 | 556 | 2,703 | -5.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $49 | 1,952 | 9,109 | -6.6% |
| Delaware | $12 | $48 | 145 | 773 | -6.8% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $46 | 1,276 | 6,293 | -6.8% |
| Oregon | $12 | $43 | 512 | 1,684 | -7.2% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $41 | 181 | 1,072 | -7.5% |
| Colorado | $12 | $56 | 754 | 3,302 | -7.5% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $64 | 907 | 3,670 | -7.6% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $36 | 588 | 3,021 | -9.1% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $44 | 1,031 | 5,536 | -9.6% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $44 | 385 | 1,488 | -10.3% |
| Washington | $11 | $45 | 973 | 4,785 | -10.7% |
| Montana | $11 | $40 | 184 | 605 | -11.3% |
| Ohio | $11 | $47 | 1,447 | 7,741 | -12.8% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $48 | 248 | 1,058 | -12.9% |
| Iowa | $11 | $46 | 447 | 1,859 | -13.5% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $43 | 634 | 2,845 | -13.8% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $70 | 259 | 930 | -13.8% |
| Indiana | $11 | $48 | 954 | 3,929 | -14.0% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $89 | 861 | 3,191 | -14.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $21 | 87 | 229 | -14.5% |
| Michigan | $11 | $44 | 1,359 | 6,264 | -14.5% |
| Idaho | $11 | $56 | 236 | 799 | -15.3% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $51 | 119 | 444 | -16.6% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $35 | 159 | 533 | -16.8% |
| Missouri | $10 | $41 | 1,063 | 6,088 | -17.9% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $40 | 173 | 970 | -19.5% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $51 | 1,196 | 5,758 | -21.4% |
| Maine | $10 | $39 | 185 | 614 | -23.2% |
| West Virginia | $9 | $40 | 277 | 1,530 | -26.8% |
| Vermont | $9 | $47 | 72 | 354 | -31.5% |
⚠️ 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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