How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Missouri?
Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: Missouri
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $97, with most between $30 and $197 ($271 cash/self-pay). Based on 68 Missouri hospitals — 37% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $434 (4.5× higher).
Source: medians across 68 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Missouri?
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $97, with most between $30 and $197, based on 68 Missouri hospitals. That's 37% lower than the national typical of $153.
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in Missouri?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Missouri run around $271. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $434), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Missouri hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?
Missouri hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $434 — roughly 4.5× the $97 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 Missouri?
Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $97), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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