Bone X-Ray Cost

Typical costs:

• A bone X-ray typically is covered by health insurance. For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket costs typically consist of nothing, if the plan covers X-rays in full, or a copay of between $10 and $50 or coinsurance of about 10 to 50 percent.
• For patients without health insurance, a bone X-ray typically costs about $200-$400 or more, depending on the provider, the part of the body being X-rayed, and the number of views taken. According to NewChoiceHealth.com[1] , the national average cost for a hand or ankle X-ray is $180, for a knee X-ray $200, for a spine X-ray $280, and for a pelvis X-ray $350. For example, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center[2] in New Hampshire charges about $258 for a foot X-ray and $253 for a spine X-ray after the uninsured discount. Akron General[3] in Ohio charges $244 for a single-view spine X-ray, $256 for a single-view pelvis X-ray, $278 for a two-view tibia/fibula X-ray, $290 for a three-view wrist X-ray, $293 for a three-view hand X-ray, $299 for a three-view foot X-ray, $378 for a complete series of X-rays of the lumbosacral spine, and $401 for a four-or-more-view X-ray of the knee. Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical center[4] in Nebraska charges $277 for a two-view X-ray of the femur, $284 for a three-view X-ray of the ankle, $282 for a two-view X-ray of the hip, $305 for a three-view X-ray of the foot, $322 for a two-plus view X-ray of the shoulder, $353 for a three-view X-ray of the lower spine and $395 for a four-plus view X-ray of the knee.

• The technologist will operate the machine, which emits X-rays that pass through the area of the body being X-rayed and create an image on an image recording plate or film. In some cases, the technologist will reposition the patient and take more X-rays from a different view.
• Later, the radiologist[5] or orthopedic surgeon can consult the X-ray when planning the surgery.
• RadiologyInfo.org has an overview[6] of bone X-rays.

• Follow-up X-rays might be required after the orthopedic surgery.

• Some clinics offer X-ray services. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a locator[7] for clinics that provide discounted care on a sliding scale based on income.
• Many imaging centers and hospitals offer a discount of up to 30% or more for cash-paying patients.

• A family doctor or orthopedic surgeon can make a referral to a hospital or imaging center. Or, the American College of Radiology offers a list of accredited imaging facilities[8] .
• Any woman who is or could be pregnant should discuss risks with her doctor when considering an X-ray. RadiologyInfo.org has information about X-rays and pregnancy[9] .
• RadiologyInfo.org offers a primer[10] on safety, radiation exposure and X-rays.

1.  www.newchoicehealth.com/X-Ray-Cost
2.  patients.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/billing_questions/out_of_pocket_estimator_dhmc.ht...
3.  www.akrongeneral.org/portal/page/portal/AGMC_PAGEGROUP/Price_guide/PRICE_GUIDE8
4.  tp.chi.acelogicus.net/nese/Default.aspx
5.  www.radiologyinfo.org/en/careers/index.cfm?pg=diagcareer
6.  www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bonerad
7.  findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
8.  www.acr.org/Quality-Safety/Accreditation/Accredited-Facility-Search
9.  www.radiologyinfo.org/en/safety/index.cfm?pg=sfty_xray#part6
10.  www.radiologyinfo.org/en/safety/index.cfm?pg=sfty_xray

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