How much does a Chest X-ray cost in New York?

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

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $110, with most between $50 and $169 ($161 cash/self-pay). Based on 143 New York hospitals — 28% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $276 (2.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$110
New York · $50$169
Cash / self-pay
$161
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$276
2.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 143 New York 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 New York — FAQs

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

In New York, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $110, with most between $50 and $169, based on 143 New York hospitals. That's 28% lower than the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in New York run around $161. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $276), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

New York hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $276 — roughly 2.5× the $110 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 New York?

Yes. If a New York hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $110), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real New York hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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