How much does a Chest X-ray cost in Washington?

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $224, with most between $191 and $318 ($264 cash/self-pay). Based on 44 Washington hospitals — 46% higher than the national typical of $153. Hospital list charges run about $476 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$224
Washington · $191$318
Cash / self-pay
$264
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$476
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 44 Washington 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 Washington — FAQs

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Chest X-ray (2 views) is about $224, with most between $191 and $318, based on 44 Washington hospitals. That's 46% higher than the national typical of $153.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Chest X-ray (2 views) in Washington run around $264. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $476), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Washington hospital "list" charges for a Chest X-ray (2 views) run about $476 — roughly 2.1× the $224 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 Washington?

Yes. If a Washington hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $224), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Washington hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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