How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Rhode Island?

Chest X-ray (2 views) · CPT 71046 · State: Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $137, with most between $73 and $144 ($166 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 10% lower than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $222 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$137
Rhode Island · $73$144
Cash / self-pay
$166
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$222
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs

How much does a Chest X-ray (2 views) cost in Rhode Island?

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $137, with most between $73 and $144, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 10% lower than the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Rhode Island run around $166. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $222), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $222 — roughly 1.6× the $137 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 Rhode Island?

Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $137), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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