X-ray of wrist, 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 32,689 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $8 in Vermont to $27 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 wrist, 2 views (HCPCS code 73100) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.35, but hospitals typically charge $71.25 — a 3.3x 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 $21.35, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.27. 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 3.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $27 | $90 | 935 | 5,912 | +25.1% |
| District of Columbia | $26 | $76 | 69 | 416 | +22.4% |
| California | $25 | $80 | 2,980 | 17,911 | +16.6% |
| Louisiana | $25 | $68 | 375 | 4,752 | +16.1% |
| Alabama | $25 | $69 | 714 | 5,008 | +14.9% |
| Florida | $24 | $80 | 2,201 | 15,405 | +14.7% |
| Colorado | $24 | $81 | 604 | 4,125 | +13.5% |
| Kentucky | $24 | $68 | 442 | 3,670 | +12.3% |
| Indiana | $23 | $89 | 634 | 3,568 | +9.8% |
| Wyoming | $23 | $95 | 92 | 398 | +9.6% |
| Massachusetts | $23 | $73 | 524 | 3,178 | +8.5% |
| Connecticut | $23 | $80 | 422 | 1,879 | +7.4% |
| South Carolina | $23 | $68 | 620 | 3,376 | +5.6% |
| Virginia | $22 | $89 | 930 | 7,264 | +4.7% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $69 | 398 | 2,787 | +4.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $70 | 1,423 | 10,363 | +4.0% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $72 | 900 | 5,421 | +3.7% |
| Utah | $22 | $59 | 242 | 1,187 | +3.7% |
| Georgia | $22 | $93 | 996 | 4,979 | +3.2% |
| Nevada | $22 | $99 | 278 | 1,565 | +2.8% |
| Michigan | $22 | $69 | 1,080 | 6,191 | +1.9% |
| Texas | $22 | $74 | 2,300 | 13,420 | +1.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $27 | 148 | 545 | +1.0% |
| Arizona | $21 | $86 | 612 | 3,306 | +0.4% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $79 | 284 | 1,714 | -1.5% |
| Delaware | $21 | $85 | 108 | 586 | -2.7% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $93 | 170 | 877 | -3.8% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $63 | 106 | 492 | -4.2% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $64 | 1,335 | 8,177 | -5.3% |
| New York | $20 | $66 | 1,591 | 11,125 | -5.5% |
| Kansas | $20 | $58 | 428 | 2,880 | -6.1% |
| Illinois | $19 | $88 | 1,128 | 7,495 | -8.9% |
| Oregon | $19 | $63 | 426 | 1,870 | -9.3% |
| Maryland | $19 | $49 | 693 | 16,811 | -9.6% |
| Ohio | $19 | $58 | 1,050 | 7,537 | -10.1% |
| Alaska | $19 | $107 | 101 | 388 | -12.3% |
| Idaho | $19 | $57 | 222 | 1,409 | -12.6% |
| Oklahoma | $19 | $54 | 459 | 2,082 | -13.2% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $57 | 424 | 3,136 | -15.6% |
| West Virginia | $18 | $74 | 196 | 1,291 | -16.7% |
| Iowa | $17 | $63 | 290 | 1,877 | -18.6% |
| Missouri | $17 | $59 | 720 | 5,976 | -19.8% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $111 | 597 | 2,547 | -22.7% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $68 | 868 | 3,580 | -24.7% |
| Washington | $16 | $51 | 664 | 4,539 | -25.5% |
| Montana | $15 | $47 | 142 | 880 | -27.9% |
| New Mexico | $15 | $63 | 170 | 834 | -28.5% |
| Maine | $14 | $42 | 173 | 850 | -33.5% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $39 | 119 | 679 | -37.1% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $29 | 125 | 515 | -48.0% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $57 | 80 | 403 | -48.4% |
| Vermont | $8 | $42 | 70 | 826 | -60.3% |
⚠️ 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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