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CPT 71046Chicago, ILData compiled 2026-06-10

Chest X-Ray Cost in Chicago, IL

A standard two-view X-ray of the chest — one of the most common imaging tests for the lungs and heart.

Prices range from $60 to $155 across 10 hospitals; the median is $107.

Xr Chest 2 Views

Area median: $233 across 31 hospitals (IL)

Sources disagree on 1 price. The hospital and the insurer reported different amounts for the same care, so the shown price may not be what you pay. Ask for a Good Faith Estimate before you go.

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$60

Negotiated Range

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n=28 payers

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$60

Best price

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$70

Negotiated Range

$70 – $244

n=5 payers

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$222

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$95

Negotiated Range

$62 – $409

n=7 payers

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$473

Good price

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$107

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n=9 payers

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$563

Cash Price

$148

Negotiated Range

$96 – $111

n=2 payers

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$150

Negotiated Range

$71 – $328

n=4 payers

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$416

Cash Price

$155

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No data

n=10 payers

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$310

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No data

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$70

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No data

n=24 payers

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$92

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No data

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$132

What affects the price of chest x-ray?

A standard two-view X-ray of the chest — one of the most common imaging tests for the lungs and heart.

  • How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
  • Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
  • Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
  • Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
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Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.