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).
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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