X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views
Medicare pricing data for 22,158 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in Vermont to $27 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 heel, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS code 73650) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.12, but hospitals typically charge $66.77 — a 3.5x 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 $19.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.82. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.81 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $27 | $31 | 17 | 30 | +43.0% |
| California | $24 | $72 | 1,910 | 6,560 | +27.6% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $86 | 481 | 1,224 | +21.4% |
| Connecticut | $23 | $92 | 248 | 949 | +20.4% |
| Alaska | $23 | $134 | 48 | 99 | +18.3% |
| Arizona | $22 | $75 | 333 | 882 | +15.4% |
| Florida | $22 | $71 | 1,230 | 3,798 | +14.3% |
| Nevada | $21 | $100 | 149 | 397 | +8.8% |
| Colorado | $20 | $65 | 377 | 998 | +7.1% |
| New York | $20 | $64 | 970 | 3,467 | +7.0% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $65 | 597 | 1,845 | +3.2% |
| Indiana | $20 | $62 | 480 | 1,515 | +2.6% |
| Texas | $20 | $68 | 1,447 | 4,045 | +2.2% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $64 | 926 | 2,433 | +1.9% |
| Alabama | $19 | $65 | 410 | 994 | +1.7% |
| Nebraska | $19 | $65 | 207 | 532 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $62 | 284 | 758 | -0.2% |
| Georgia | $19 | $88 | 588 | 1,439 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $19 | $71 | 529 | 1,366 | -1.2% |
| Michigan | $19 | $56 | 579 | 1,597 | -1.3% |
| Utah | $19 | $52 | 146 | 261 | -1.7% |
| Virginia | $19 | $70 | 665 | 1,756 | -2.3% |
| Wyoming | $19 | $90 | 63 | 102 | -2.8% |
| Maryland | $18 | $48 | 504 | 3,361 | -3.5% |
| Mississippi | $18 | $74 | 298 | 1,049 | -3.7% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $57 | 87 | 205 | -4.0% |
| Illinois | $18 | $79 | 940 | 2,965 | -4.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $60 | 986 | 2,593 | -5.9% |
| District of Columbia | $18 | $62 | 40 | 62 | -6.3% |
| Oregon | $18 | $55 | 277 | 657 | -7.0% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $97 | 154 | 446 | -8.4% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $72 | 104 | 294 | -9.3% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $56 | 370 | 1,030 | -9.8% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $61 | 580 | 1,625 | -10.2% |
| Kansas | $17 | $55 | 310 | 885 | -10.5% |
| Delaware | $17 | $63 | 82 | 179 | -10.9% |
| Iowa | $17 | $64 | 286 | 811 | -12.4% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $53 | 92 | 193 | -14.4% |
| Ohio | $16 | $58 | 718 | 2,363 | -14.5% |
| Montana | $16 | $49 | 116 | 264 | -15.3% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $54 | 332 | 812 | -16.1% |
| Washington | $16 | $60 | 544 | 1,421 | -16.7% |
| Arkansas | $15 | $47 | 308 | 768 | -20.6% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $115 | 559 | 1,343 | -22.1% |
| Missouri | $15 | $55 | 523 | 1,605 | -23.2% |
| Minnesota | $15 | $60 | 592 | 1,277 | -23.9% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $51 | 147 | 311 | -26.6% |
| Idaho | $14 | $63 | 145 | 343 | -28.1% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $48 | 111 | 317 | -29.1% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $49 | 80 | 237 | -40.2% |
| Maine | $11 | $38 | 112 | 204 | -42.5% |
| Vermont | $9 | $49 | 52 | 151 | -51.2% |
⚠️ 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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