Imaging
Chest x-ray (2 views) cost in Philadelphia, PA
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 Pennsylvania
From 158 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Philadelphia, PA
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 Philadelphia, PA, from 40 providers. Most listed prices: $121–$495.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Lower Bucks Hospital$108Hospital · Bristol · 16 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital$111Hospital · Philadelphia · 4.3 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Suburban Behavioral Health Campus of Roxborough Memorial Hospital$111Hospital · Philadelphia · 4.3 miEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $11.87Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $104
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $85est. $108 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $88est. $111 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $113
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $91.34est. $114 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.94est. $122 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Bucks Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $123
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $123 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $103est. $126 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Frankford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $103est. $126 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $103est. $126 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.