How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Colorado?

Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: Colorado

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $235, with most between $173 and $285 ($370 cash/self-pay). Based on 77 Colorado hospitals — 54% higher than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $589 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$235
Colorado · $173$285
Cash / self-pay
$370
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$589
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 77 Colorado hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Chest X-ray (2 views) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Colorado — FAQs

How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Colorado?

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $235, with most between $173 and $285, based on 77 Colorado hospitals. That's 54% higher than the national typical of $153.

How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in Colorado?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Colorado run around $370. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $589), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Colorado hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?

Colorado hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $589 — roughly 2.5× the $235 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $235), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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