How much does an X-ray of the shoulder cost in Denver?
X-ray of the shoulder · CPT 73030 · Metro area: Denver
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the shoulder is about $282, with most between $240 and $384 ($617 cash/self-pay). Based on 18 Denver hospitals — 83% higher than the national typical of $154. Hospital list charges run about $1,398 (5× higher).
Source: medians across 18 Denver hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national X-ray of the shoulder cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
X-ray of the shoulder cost in Denver — FAQs
How much does an X-ray of the shoulder cost in Denver?
In Denver, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an X-ray of the shoulder is about $282, with most between $240 and $384, based on 18 Denver hospitals. That's 83% higher than the national typical of $154.
How much does an X-ray of the shoulder cost without insurance in Denver?
Cash or self-pay prices for an X-ray of the shoulder in Denver run around $617. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,398), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Denver hospital bill for an X-ray of the shoulder so high?
Denver hospital "list" charges for an X-ray of the shoulder run about $1,398 — roughly 5× the $282 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 an X-ray of the shoulder in Denver?
Yes. If a Denver hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $282), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Denver hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $282 in Denver?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Denver hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill