How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Pennsylvania?
Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $132, with most between $100 and $219 ($307 cash/self-pay). Based on 143 Pennsylvania hospitals — 14% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $548 (4.2× higher).
Source: medians across 143 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $132, with most between $100 and $219, based on 143 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 14% lower than the national typical of $153.
How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost without insurance in Pennsylvania?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Pennsylvania run around $307. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $548), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Pennsylvania hospital bill for a Chest X-ray (2 views) so high?
Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $548 — roughly 4.2× the $132 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $132), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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