Imaging
Chest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic view cost in California
Chest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic view 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 California
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $169 (most listed prices $32–$526).
Cheapest in California
- $115
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madera Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Greater El Monte Community HospitalChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$321
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Coalinga Regional Medical CenterChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$471
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coalinga Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $526
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Hospital of Huntington ParkChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$526
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Huntington Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Los Angeles Doctor's HospitalChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$526
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: East Los Angeles Doctor's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Memorial Hospital of GardenaChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$526
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital of Gardena price file · checked Oct 2026 - Doctors Hospital of RiversideChest X-ray, 2 views (front and side) plus apical lordotic viewScan only$640
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Doctors Hospital of Riverside price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.