How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Minnesota?
Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: Minnesota
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $152, with most between $48 and $255 ($142 cash/self-pay). Based on 92 Minnesota hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $353 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 92 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $152, with most between $48 and $255, based on 92 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Minnesota run around $142. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $353), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Minnesota hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?
Minnesota hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $353 — roughly 2.3× the $152 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 Minnesota?
Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $152), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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