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

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

In Maryland, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $112, with most between $81 and $116 ($143 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Maryland hospitals — 27% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $135 (1.2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$112
Maryland · $81$116
Cash / self-pay
$143
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$135
1.2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Maryland 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 Maryland — FAQs

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

In Maryland, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $112, with most between $81 and $116, based on 5 Maryland hospitals. That's 27% lower than the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Maryland run around $143. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $135), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Maryland hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $135 — roughly 1.2× the $112 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 Maryland?

Yes. If a Maryland hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $112), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maryland hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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