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

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $163, with most between $102 and $272 ($339 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — 7% higher than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $339 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$163
Massachusetts · $102$272
Cash / self-pay
$339
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$339
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $163, with most between $102 and $272, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 7% higher than the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Massachusetts run around $339. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $339), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $339 — roughly 2.1× the $163 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $163), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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