X-ray costs vary by facility and location. For an insured patient the co-pay can be anywhere from $20 – $600, while the cash patients generally pay about $40-$400. It’s a good idea to do your research first before going to the closest facility you were directed to by your doctor.
Yes, usually insurance covers this type of exam but not always advanced imaging scans such as an MRI scan or a CT scan. However, if you are a high-deductible health plan patient or have a large co-pay you might be asked to pay hundreds of dollars for this exam and will not receive the best rate as most insurances require facilities to charge you the sticker price which is 4x-10x higher what they usually pay or a patient would pay with cash price. Especially emergency rooms or urgent care centers are known to bill uninsured patients thousands of dollars, so always think twice about going there in the non-urgent situation.
No, x-rays do not require an appointment so you can come at any time of the day when the imaging facility is open.
You can get an X-ray at a hospital, outpatient imaging centers or at a doctor’s office. Due to the low cost of purchasing an x-ray machine (used models can be purchased for as little as $2,000), many doctors are investing in these machines, so you can usually get it done at any orthopedist or many times also at physician offices.
X-ray work based on radiation exposure. Prolonged exposure to radiation might lead to cancer. The amount of radiation dose you’re exposed to during an X–ray on the type of tissue and x-ray type, please consult your doctor to better understand this. .If you don’t want to be exposed to radiation, you can choose to do an MRI instead. In that case, it’s preferable to go with a cash route where you spend $250-500 instead of $1000-2000 when you pay an insurance deductible/co-pay. Get a quote for an MRI with our partner service.
The risk of side effects of an X-ray while you are pregnant is minimal, but it is always important to protect the developing fetus from any harm. Please always consult your doctor about doing an x-ray especially, if you are or think you may be pregnant.
In general X-ray examinations of areas of the body including the arms, legs, chest, do not expose your reproductive organs or your baby to a direct X-ray beam. The X-ray exam can be in most cases modified to reduce the radiation. Often the risk of not having a necessary X-ray can be greater than the risk of the radiation.
IVP is a special type of x-ray where a contrast material is injected to evaluate your kidneys, ureters, and bladder and help diagnose blood in the urine or pain in your side or lower back. An IVP may provide enough information to allow your doctor to treat you with medication and avoid surgery. These can cost anywhere from $100-1000.
HSG is a special kind of x-ray procedure performed by a doctor to determine whether the fallopian tubes are open and to see if the shape of the uterine cavity is normal. It usually takes about 30 minutes to perform. Due to the complexity of this procedure, it tends to be more expensive and costs between $200-$800.
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