Chest X-Ray Cost in Philadelphia, PA
A standard two-view X-ray of the chest — one of the most common imaging tests for the lungs and heart.
Prices range from $96 to $1,315 across 3 hospitals; the median is $111 — choosing wisely can save $1,219.
Xr Chest 2 Views
Area median: $269 across 21 hospitals (PA)
Cash Price
$96
Negotiated Range
From $17
n=19 payers
Gross
$137
Best price
Save 93% vs highestCash Price
$1,315
Negotiated Range
From $20
n=15 payers
Gross
$1,315
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
From $26
n=26 payers
Gross
$1,535
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia, MS | $96 | From $17n=19 payers | $137 | CMS | Good price |
Philadelphia, PA | $1,315 | From $20n=15 payers | $1,315 | -- | Above avg |
Philadelphia, PA | N/A | From $26n=26 payers | $1,535 | CMS | Good price |
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.
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.