Imaging - X-ray
Bone age X-ray (hand/wrist) cost in Texas
Bone age X-ray (hand/wrist) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 390 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $233 (most listed prices $83.57–$630).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Imaging centers quote global. Hospitals split the bill.
Cheapest in Texas
Total price
Bone age X-ray (hand/wrist)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Texas, from 393 providers. Most listed prices: $111–$1,021.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $30
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- $38.50
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- $29
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Texas Scottish Rite for Children Dallas Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $29.76
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $30 per unit
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. $30 per on-site bone age X-ray for pediatric non-members. Commercial/private insurance is not billed. Participating TX/NM Medicaid coverage is subject to eligibility, referral and authorization requirements.
Source: drgranados.com · checked Oct 2026 - $30 per unit
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. $30 per X-ray for non-members; available on location.
Source: pentonline.com · checked Oct 2026 - $36.27
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $38
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: North Texas Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.