Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia
From 7 hospital and 0 clinic prices in District of Columbia.
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 District of Columbia
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.
In District of Columbia, from 7 providers.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Howard University Hospital$109Hospital · WashingtonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center$163Hospital · WashingtonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- George Washington University Hospital$177Hospital · WashingtonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $85.65est. $109 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Howard University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140est. $163 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $154est. $177 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: George Washington University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $211est. $234 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital 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.