Chest X-Ray Cost in Sacramento, CA
A standard two-view X-ray of the chest — one of the most common imaging tests for the lungs and heart.
Prices range from $230 to $420 across 2 hospitals; the median is $420 — choosing wisely can save $190.
Xr Chest 2 Views
Area median: $335 across 53 hospitals (CA)
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$230
Negotiated Range
$109 – $843
n=17 payers
Gross
$1,054
Best price
Save 45% vs highestUniversity of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$420
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
$1,049
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mercy General HospitalSave 45% Sacramento, CA | $230 | $109 – $843n=17 payers | $1,054 | CMS | Fair price |
University of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | $420 | No data | $1,049 | CMS | Above avg |
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.