Price list
The ratio of what you get and what you pay is very high in favor of what you get!
X-ray costs by location
If you live in a rural area with fewer facilities to choose from, your X-ray may cost more than it would in a city with many providers. Below is a chart of the average cost of X-rays around the United States.7
| Location | Average Cost of X-Rays |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $160 to $400 |
| Chicago, IL | $130 to $330 |
| Dallas, TX | $120 to $300 |
| Houston, TX | $130 to $320 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $230 to $600 |
| Miami, FL | $100 to $250 |
| New York, NY | $100 to $260 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $130 to $340 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $170 to $420 |
| Washington, D.C. | $170 to $420 |
X-ray costs by body part
The cost of X-rays also depends on the part of the body being examined. For example, a finger X-ray typically costs much less than a chest X-ray. Below is a chart of the average cost of X-rays by body part.8
| Body Part | Average Cost of X-Rays |
|---|---|
| Chest | $370 |
| Finger | $100 |
| Hand | $180 |
| Knee | $200 |
| Pelvis | $350 |
| Thigh | $280 |
| Wrist | $190 |
| Full body | $1,100 |
Note that the average cost of more specialized X-rays — such as arterial, venal or ductal X-rays — can range from $20,000 to $30,000 or more.
X-ray costs by facility
Costs for X-rays also differ depending on the institution. You can wind up spending hundreds of dollars more for an X-ray in an inpatient setting since inpatient facilities, like hospitals, are usually more expensive to operate than outpatient facilities, like urgent care centers or doctor’s offices. X-rays in inpatient facilities often cost $450, whereas those at outpatient facilities typically cost $75.