Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in Irvine, CA
Chest x-ray (2 views) 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 320 hospital and 3 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $241 (most listed prices $83.69–$663).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Single view is 71045, which is not equivalent.
Cheapest in Irvine, CA
Total price
Chest x-ray (2 views)
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.
Near Irvine, CA, from 34 providers. Most listed prices: $134–$1,092.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Open Arms Primary Care$55Direct primary care · Orange · ~9 miAll-in (typical for this kind of provider)
- Whittier Hospital Medical Center$88.43Hospital · Whittier · ~25 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Chino Valley Medical Center$134Hospital · Chino · 25 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $55
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Discounted member rate; membership costs $129/month plus a $100 one-time enrollment fee. Imaging costs extra. $55 is an illustrative contracted price; actual pricing varies by individual factors and will be discussed before ordering.
Source: openarmsprimarycare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $65.43est. $88.43 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $111est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $111est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $111est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $111est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $111est. $134 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $194est. $217 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St Jude Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203est. $226 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $236est. $259 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange price file · checked Oct 2026 - $322
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Los Alamitos price file · checked Oct 2026 - $322
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCI Health - Placentia Linda 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.