Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in Indianapolis, IN
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 Indiana
From 127 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Indiana.
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 Indianapolis, IN
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 Indianapolis, IN, from 35 providers. Most listed prices: $131–$385.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Witham Memorial Hospital$82.50Hospital · Lebanon · ~25 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- IU Health Methodist$114Hospital · Indianapolis · 1.3 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- IU Health North Hospital$114Hospital · Carmel · 13 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $59.50est. $82.50 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Witham Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.13est. $114 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: IU Health Methodist price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.13est. $114 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: IU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $134est. $157 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Carmel price file · checked Oct 2026 - $134est. $157 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Indianapolis price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138est. $161 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Major Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $146est. $169 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hendricks Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $147est. $170 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Health Mooresville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital North price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Surgery Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Community Surgery Center North 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.