How much does a Chest X-ray cost in North Carolina?
Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: North Carolina
In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $174, with most between $35 and $229 ($224 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 North Carolina hospitals — 14% higher than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $448 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 53 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $174, with most between $35 and $229, based on 53 North Carolina hospitals. That's 14% higher than the national typical of $153.
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in North Carolina?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in North Carolina run around $224. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $448), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my North Carolina hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?
North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $448 — roughly 2.6× the $174 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 North Carolina?
Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $174), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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