Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in Louisville, KY
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 Kentucky
From 92 hospital and 4 clinic prices in Kentucky.
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 Louisville, KY
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 Louisville, KY, from 23 providers. Most listed prices: $134–$385.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Harrison County Hospital$83Hospital · Corydon · 22 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Norton Clark Hospital$105Hospital · Jeffersonville · ~8 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- UofL Health - UofL Hospital$132Hospital · Louisville · 1.7 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $60est. $83 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Harrison County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $82.32est. $105 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Norton Clark Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $109est. $132 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122est. $145 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Norton Audubon Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Northeast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $166
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $150est. $173 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $182
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $166est. $189 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $166est. $189 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $255
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Peace 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.