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

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $153, with most between $105 and $283 ($274 cash/self-pay). Based on 114 Illinois hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $473 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$153
Illinois · $105$283
Cash / self-pay
$274
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$473
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 114 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $153, with most between $105 and $283, based on 114 Illinois hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Illinois run around $274. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $473), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Illinois hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $473 — roughly 3.1× the $153 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 Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $153), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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